CVE-2020-8720
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8720 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in a subsystem for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 1.59 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in a subsystem for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 1.59 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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-2020-8720?
Buffer overflow in a subsystem for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 1.59 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8720?
CVE-2020-8720 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8720?
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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