CVE-2020-8749

Name: CVE-2020-8749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-12T18:15:17.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8749 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds read in subsystem for Intel(R) AMT versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70 and 14.0.45 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out-of-bounds read in subsystem for Intel(R) AMT versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70 and 14.0.45 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Active Management Technology Firmware	< 11.8.80
Intel	Active Management Technology Firmware	>= 11.12.0, < 11.12.80
Intel	Active Management Technology Firmware	>= 11.22.0, < 11.22.80
Intel	Active Management Technology Firmware	>= 12.0, < 12.0.70
Intel	Active Management Technology Firmware	>= 14.0, < 14.0.45
Netapp	Cloud Backup	All versions

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8749?

How severe is CVE-2020-8749?

CVE-2020-8749 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8749?

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