CVE-2020-8704
MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8704 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Race condition in a subsystem in the Intel(R) LMS versions before 2039.1.0.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Race condition in a subsystem in the Intel(R) LMS versions before 2039.1.0.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Local Manageability Service | < 2039.1.0.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Field Pg M5 Firmware | All versions |
| Siemens | Simatic Field Pg M6 Firmware | All versions |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc427e Firmware | All versions |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc477e Firmware | All versions |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc477e Pro Firmware | All versions |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc527g Firmware | All versions |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc547g Firmware | All versions |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc627e Firmware | < 25.02.10 |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc647e Firmware | < 25.02.10 |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc677e Firmware | < 25.02.10 |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc847e Firmware | < 25.02.10 |
| Siemens | Simatic Itp1000 Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-309571.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-309571.pdfThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8704?
Race condition in a subsystem in the Intel(R) LMS versions before 2039.1.0.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8704?
CVE-2020-8704 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8704?
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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