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- CVE-2020-8691
CVE-2020-8691
First published: Thu Nov 12 2020(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secure@intel.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Intel V710-at2 Firmware | <7.3 | |
| Intel V710-at2 | ||
| Intel X710-tm4 Firmware | <7.3 | |
| Intel X710-tm4 | ||
| Intel X710-at2 Firmware | <7.3 | |
| Intel X710-at2 | ||
| Intel Xxv710-am2 Firmware | <7.3 | |
| Intel Xxv710-am2 | ||
| Intel Xxv710-am1 Firmware | <7.3 | |
| Intel Xxv710-am1 | ||
| Intel X710-bm2 Firmware | <7.3 | |
| Intel X710-bm2 | ||
| Intel Xl710-bm2 Firmware | <7.3 | |
| Intel Xl710-bm2 | ||
| Intel Xl710-bm1 Firmware | <7.3 | |
| Intel Xl710-bm1 |
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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
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/intel
- product/v710-at2 firmware
- canonical/intel v710-at2 firmware
- product/v710-at2
- canonical/intel v710-at2
- product/x710-tm4 firmware
- canonical/intel x710-tm4 firmware
- product/x710-tm4
- canonical/intel x710-tm4
- product/x710-at2 firmware
- canonical/intel x710-at2 firmware
- product/x710-at2
- canonical/intel x710-at2
- product/xxv710-am2 firmware
- canonical/intel xxv710-am2 firmware
- product/xxv710-am2
- canonical/intel xxv710-am2
- product/xxv710-am1 firmware
- canonical/intel xxv710-am1 firmware
- product/xxv710-am1
- canonical/intel xxv710-am1
- product/x710-bm2 firmware
- canonical/intel x710-bm2 firmware
- product/x710-bm2
- canonical/intel x710-bm2
- product/xl710-bm2 firmware
- canonical/intel xl710-bm2 firmware
- product/xl710-bm2
- canonical/intel xl710-bm2
- product/xl710-bm1 firmware
- canonical/intel xl710-bm1 firmware
- product/xl710-bm1
- canonical/intel xl710-bm1