CVE-2020-8684
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CVE-2020-8684 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in firmware for Intel(R) PAC with Arria(R) 10 GX FPGA before Intel Acceleration Stack version 1.2.1 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper access control in firmware for Intel(R) PAC with Arria(R) 10 GX FPGA before Intel Acceleration Stack version 1.2.1 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Acceleration Stack | < 1.2.1 |
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00375.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00375.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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