CVE-2020-8761
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8761 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Inadequate encryption strength in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 13.0.40 and 13.30.10 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via physical access.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Inadequate encryption strength in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 13.0.40 and 13.30.10 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via physical access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Converged Security And Manageability Engine | < 13.0.40 |
| Intel | Converged Security And Manageability Engine | >= 13.30.0, < 13.30.10 |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8761?
Inadequate encryption strength in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 13.0.40 and 13.30.10 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via physical access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8761?
CVE-2020-8761 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8761?
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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