CVE-2020-8705
First published: Thu Nov 12 2020(Updated: )
Insecure default initialization of resource in Intel(R) Boot Guard in Intel(R) CSME versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel(R) TXE versions before 3.1.80 and 4.0.30, Intel(R) SPS versions before E5_04.01.04.400, E3_04.01.04.200, SoC-X_04.00.04.200 and SoC-A_04.00.04.300 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privileges via physical access.
Credit: secure@intel.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Converged Security And Manageability Engine | <11.8.80 | |
| Intel Converged Security And Manageability Engine | >=11.12.0<11.12.80 | |
| Intel Converged Security And Manageability Engine | >=11.22.0<11.22.80 | |
| Intel Converged Security And Manageability Engine | >=12.0<12.0.70 | |
| Intel Converged Security And Manageability Engine | >=13.0<13.0.40 | |
| Intel Converged Security And Manageability Engine | >=13.30.0<13.30.10 | |
| Intel Converged Security And Manageability Engine | >=14.0<14.0.45 | |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | =3.1.80 | |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | =4.0.30 | |
| Intel Server Platform Services | =sps_e3_04.01.04.200 | |
| Intel Server Platform Services | =sps_e5_04.01.04.400 | |
| Intel Server Platform Services | =sps_soc-a_04.00.04.300 | |
| Intel Server Platform Services | =sps_soc-x_04.00.04.200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for Insecure default initialization of resource in Intel Boot Guard?
The vulnerability ID for Insecure default initialization of resource in Intel Boot Guard is CVE-2020-8705.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8705?
CVE-2020-8705 has a severity rating of 6.8 (medium).
Which versions of Intel Converged Security and Manageability Engine are affected by CVE-2020-8705?
CVE-2020-8705 affects Intel Converged Security and Manageability Engine versions up to and including 14.5.25.
How can I fix the vulnerability in Intel Boot Guard (CVE-2020-8705)?
To fix the vulnerability in Intel Boot Guard (CVE-2020-8705), update to the latest version of Intel CSME, TXE, and SPS software.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8705?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-8705 at the following links: [Link 1](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/), [Link 2](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0004/), [Link 3](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005/).
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/weakness
- agent/event
- vendor/intel
- canonical/intel converged security and manageability engine
- version/intel converged security and manageability engine/11.12.0
- version/intel converged security and manageability engine/11.22.0
- version/intel converged security and manageability engine/12.0
- version/intel converged security and manageability engine/13.0
- version/intel converged security and manageability engine/13.30.0
- version/intel converged security and manageability engine/14.0
- canonical/intel trusted execution technology
- version/intel trusted execution technology/3.1.80
- version/intel trusted execution technology/4.0.30
- canonical/intel server platform services
- version/intel server platform services/sps_e3_04.01.04.200
- version/intel server platform services/sps_e5_04.01.04.400
- version/intel server platform services/sps_soc-a_04.00.04.300
- version/intel server platform services/sps_soc-x_04.00.04.200