CVE-2020-8758

Name: CVE-2020-8758
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-10T15:16:53.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8758 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper buffer restrictions in network subsystem in provisioned Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) ISM versions before 11.8.79, 11.12.79, 11.22.79, 12.0.68 and 14.0.39 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access. On un-provisioned systems, an authenticated user may potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in network subsystem in provisioned Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) ISM versions before 11.8.79, 11.12.79, 11.22.79, 12.0.68 and 14.0.39 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access. On un-provisioned systems, an authenticated user may potentially enable escalation of privilege via local 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

1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Standard Manageability	>= 11.8, < 11.8.79
Intel	Standard Manageability	>= 11.12, < 11.12.79
Intel	Standard Manageability	>= 11.22, < 11.22.79
Intel	Standard Manageability	>= 12.0, < 12.0.68
Intel	Standard Manageability	>= 14.0, < 14.0.39
Intel	Active Management Technology Firmware	>= 11.8, < 11.8.79
Intel	Active Management Technology Firmware	>= 11.12, < 11.12.79
Intel	Active Management Technology Firmware	>= 11.22, < 11.22.79
Intel	Active Management Technology Firmware	>= 12.0, < 12.0.68
Intel	Active Management Technology Firmware	>= 14.0, < 14.0.39
Netapp	Steelstore Cloud Integrated Storage	All versions

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200911-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00404.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200911-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00404.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8758?

How severe is CVE-2020-8758?

CVE-2020-8758 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8758?

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