CVE-2020-8755

Name: CVE-2020-8755
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-12T18:15:17.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8755 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Race condition in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 12.0.70 and 14.0.45, Intel(R) SPS versions before E5_04.01.04.400 and E3_05.01.04.200 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 12.0.70 and 14.0.45, Intel(R) SPS versions before E5_04.01.04.400 and E3_05.01.04.200 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Converged Security And Management Engine	< 12.0.70
Intel	Converged Security And Management Engine	>= 14.0.0, < 14.0.45
Intel	Server Platform Services	< e5_04.01.04.400
Intel	Server Platform Services	< e3_05.01.04.200

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0004/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-2020-8755?

How severe is CVE-2020-8755?

CVE-2020-8755 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8755?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-8755?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST