CVE-2020-8744: High severity intel converged security and manageability engine vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2020
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Updated

Improper initialization in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel(R) TXE versions before 4.0.30 Intel(R) SPS versions before E305.01.04.200 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Intel Converged Security and Management Engine<12.0.70
Intel Converged Security and Management Engine>=13.0.0<13.0.40
Intel Converged Security and Management Engine>=13.30.0<13.30.10
Intel Converged Security and Management Engine>=14.0.0<14.0.45
Intel Converged Security and Management Engine>=14.5.0<14.5.25
Intel Server Platform Services<e3_05.01.04.200
Intel Trusted Execution Engine<4.0.30
Siemens Simatic S7-1518-4 Pn\/dp Mfp Firmware
Siemens Simatic S7-1518-4 Pn\/dp Mfp
Siemens Simatic S7-1518f-4 Pn\/dp Mfp Firmware
Siemens Simatic S7-1518f-4 Pn\/dp Mfp
Siemens Simatic S7-1500 Firmware
Siemens Simatic S7-1500

Event History

Nov 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8744?

CVE-2020-8744 is a vulnerability in Intel CSME, TXE, and SPS subsystems that allows a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

2

Which versions of Intel CSME are affected by CVE-2020-8744?

Versions before 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45, and 14.5.25 of Intel CSME are affected by CVE-2020-8744.

3

Which versions of Intel TXE are affected by CVE-2020-8744?

Versions before 4.0.30 of Intel TXE are affected by CVE-2020-8744.

4

Which versions of Intel SPS are affected by CVE-2020-8744?

Versions before E3_05.01.04.200 of Intel SPS are affected by CVE-2020-8744.

5

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8744?

CVE-2020-8744 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

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