CVE-2020-8690
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8690 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Protection mechanism failure in Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers before version 7.3 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Protection mechanism failure in Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers before version 7.3 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service 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 | V710-At2 Firmware | < 7.3 |
| Intel | X710-Tm4 Firmware | < 7.3 |
| Intel | X710-At2 Firmware | < 7.3 |
| Intel | Xxv710-Am2 Firmware | < 7.3 |
| Intel | Xxv710-Am1 Firmware | < 7.3 |
| Intel | X710-Bm2 Firmware | < 7.3 |
| Intel | Xl710-Bm2 Firmware | < 7.3 |
| Intel | Xl710-Bm1 Firmware | < 7.3 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8690?
Protection mechanism failure in Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers before version 7.3 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8690?
CVE-2020-8690 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8690?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-8690?
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