CVE-2020-8749: High 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 escalation of privilege via adjacent 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
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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-2020-8749?

CVE-2020-8749 is a vulnerability in the Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) firmware that allows an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-8749?

CVE-2020-8749 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

Which versions of Intel AMT firmware are affected by CVE-2020-8749?

Intel AMT firmware versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, and 14.0.45 are affected by CVE-2020-8749.

4

What is the potential impact of CVE-2020-8749?

CVE-2020-8749 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

5

How do I fix CVE-2020-8749?

To fix CVE-2020-8749, update the Intel AMT firmware to version 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 14.0.45 or later.

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