CVE-2020-8744
First published: Thu Nov 12 2020(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 E3_05.01.04.200 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Credit: secure@intel.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-501073.pdf
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0004/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005/
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8744?
CVE-2020-8744 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
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