CVE-2020-8752

Name: CVE-2020-8752
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-12T18:15:17.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8752 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds write in IPv6 subsystem for Intel(R) AMT, Intel(R) ISM versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 14.0.45 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privileges via network access.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out-of-bounds write in IPv6 subsystem for Intel(R) AMT, Intel(R) ISM versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 14.0.45 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privileges via network access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.63%

73.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

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
Intel	Standard Manageability	< 11.8.80
Intel	Standard Manageability	>= 11.12.0, < 11.12.80
Intel	Standard Manageability	>= 11.22.0, < 11.22.80
Intel	Standard Manageability	>= 12.0, < 12.0.70
Intel	Standard Manageability	>= 14.0, < 14.0.45

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-2020-8752?

How severe is CVE-2020-8752?

CVE-2020-8752 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8752?

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