CVE-2020-8747: Critical severity intel active management technology vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2020
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Updated

Out-of-bounds read in subsystem for Intel(R) AMT versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70 and 14.0.45 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure and/or denial of service via network access.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware<11.8.80
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware>=11.12.0<11.12.80
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware>=11.22.0<11.22.80
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware>=12.0<12.0.70
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware>=14.0<14.0.45
NetApp Cloud Backup

Event History

Nov 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:09 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8747?

CVE-2020-8747 is a vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure and/or denial of service in Intel Active Management Technology Firmware versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, and 14.0.45.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-8747?

CVE-2020-8747 has a severity rating of 9.1 (critical).

3

How does CVE-2020-8747 impact Intel Active Management Technology Firmware?

CVE-2020-8747 allows an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure and/or denial of service in Intel Active Management Technology Firmware versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, and 14.0.45.

4

How do I fix CVE-2020-8747?

To fix CVE-2020-8747, users should update their Intel Active Management Technology Firmware to version 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 14.0.45 or later.

5

Is Netapp Cloud Backup affected by CVE-2020-8747?

Yes, Netapp Cloud Backup is also affected by CVE-2020-8747.

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