CVE-2020-8696
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8696 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Microcode | All versions |
| Netapp | Clustered Data Ontap | All versions |
| Netapp | Hcl Compute Node Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Hci Storage Node Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Solidfire Bios | All versions |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0006/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8696?
Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8696?
CVE-2020-8696 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8696?
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.
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