CVE-2020-11616: Weak RNG
First published: Thu Oct 29 2020(Updated: )
NVIDIA DGX servers, all BMC firmware versions prior to 3.38.30, contain a vulnerability in the AMI BMC firmware in which the Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) algorithm used in the JSOL package that implements the IPMI protocol is not cryptographically strong, which may lead to information disclosure.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Bmc Firmware | <3.38.30 | |
| NVIDIA DGX-1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-11616.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-11616?
The severity of CVE-2020-11616 is high with a value of 7.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-11616?
The affected software is Intel BMC Firmware versions prior to 3.38.30 and NVIDIA DGX-1 servers.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-11616?
CVE-2020-11616 may lead to information disclosure due to a weak PRNG algorithm in the AMI BMC firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11616?
To fix CVE-2020-11616, update the BMC firmware to version 3.38.30 or later.
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