CVE-2020-8711
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8711 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in the bootloader for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 2.45 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper access control in the bootloader for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 2.45 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 | Server Board S2600wt Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server System R1000wt Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server System R2000wt Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server Board S2600cw | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Compute Module Hns2600kp Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server Board S2600kp Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Compute Module Hns2600tp Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Compute Module S2600tp Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server Board S1200sp Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server System Lr1304sp Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server System Lsvrp Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server System R1000sp Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server Board S2600wf Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server System R1000wf Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server System R2000wf Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server Board S2600st Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Compute Module Hns2600bp Firmware | < 2.45 |
| Intel | Server Board S2600bp Firmware | < 2.45 |
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-2020-8711?
Improper access control in the bootloader for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 2.45 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8711?
CVE-2020-8711 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-2020-8711?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2020
- CVE-2020-8705Insecure default initialization of resource in Intel(R) Boot…6.8
- CVE-2020-8706Buffer overflow in a daemon for some Intel(R) Server Boards,…8.8
- CVE-2020-8707Buffer overflow in daemon for some Intel(R) Server Boards, S…8.8
- CVE-2020-8708Improper authentication for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Ser…8.8
- CVE-2020-8709Improper authentication in socket services for some Intel(R)…8.8
- CVE-2020-8710Buffer overflow in the bootloader for some Intel(R) Server B…6.7
- CVE-2020-8712Buffer overflow in a verification process for some Intel(R) …7.8
- CVE-2020-8713Improper authentication for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Ser…8.8
- CVE-2020-8714Improper authentication for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Ser…7.8
- CVE-2020-8715Invalid pointer for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Syst…5.5
- CVE-2020-8716Improper access control for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Ser…5.5
- CVE-2020-8717Improper input validation in a subsystem for some Intel Serv…5.5
Are you affected by CVE-2020-8711?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST