CVE-2020-8706
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8706 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in a daemon for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 1.59 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in a daemon for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 1.59 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Server Board S2600wt Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server System R1000wt Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server System R2000wt Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server Board S2600cw | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Compute Module Hns2600kp Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server Board S2600kp Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Compute Module Hns2600tp Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Compute Module S2600tp Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server Board S1200sp Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server System Lr1304sp Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server System Lsvrp Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server System R1000sp Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server Board S2600wf Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server System R1000wf Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server System R2000wf Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server Board S2600st Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Compute Module Hns2600bp Firmware | < 1.59 |
| Intel | Server Board S2600bp Firmware | < 1.59 |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200814-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200814-0002/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8706?
Buffer overflow in a daemon for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 1.59 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8706?
CVE-2020-8706 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8706?
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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