CVE-2020-8729

Name: CVE-2020-8729
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-13T03:15:16.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8729 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer copy without checking size of input for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 1.59 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer copy without checking size of input for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 1.59 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

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://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00384.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200814-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00384.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8729?

How severe is CVE-2020-8729?

CVE-2020-8729 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8729?

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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Source: NVD / NIST