CVE-2020-8738
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8738 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper conditions check in Intel BIOS platform sample code for some Intel(R) Processors before may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper conditions check in Intel BIOS platform sample code for some Intel(R) Processors before 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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | All versions |
| Netapp | Fas\/Aff Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Hci Compute Node Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Hci Storage Node Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Solidfire Bios | All versions |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210122-0008/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210122-0008/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8738?
Improper conditions check in Intel BIOS platform sample code for some Intel(R) Processors before may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8738?
CVE-2020-8738 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8738?
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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