CVE-2020-8691: Medium severity intel v710-at2 firmware vulnerability
A logic issue in the firmware of the Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8691?
The severity of CVE-2020-8691 is medium with a severity score of 6.7.
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-8691?
The affected software for CVE-2020-8691 includes Intel V710-at2 Firmware, Intel X710-tm4 Firmware, Intel X710-at2 Firmware, Intel Xxv710-am2 Firmware, Intel Xxv710-am1 Firmware, Intel X710-bm2 Firmware, Intel Xl710-bm2 Firmware, and Intel Xl710-bm1 Firmware.
How can a privileged user exploit CVE-2020-8691?
A privileged user can potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service by exploiting the logic issue in the firmware of the Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers via local access.
What is the recommended fix for CVE-2020-8691?
It is recommended to update the firmware of the Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers to a version higher than 7.3 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8691?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-8691 on the Intel Security Center Advisory page: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00380