CVE-2020-8751: Medium severity intel converged security and manageability engine vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2020
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Updated

Insufficient control flow management in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 11.8.80, Intel(R) TXE versions before 3.1.80 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via physical access.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Intel Converged Security And Manageability Engine<11.8.80
Intel Trusted Execution Technology<3.1.80

Event History

Nov 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8751?

CVE-2020-8751 is a vulnerability in the subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 11.8.80 and Intel(R) TXE versions before 3.1.80 that may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via physical access.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-8751?

CVE-2020-8751 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 4.6.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8751?

CVE-2020-8751 affects Intel Converged Security And Manageability Engine versions before 11.8.80 and Intel Trusted Execution Technology versions before 3.1.80.

4

How can an unauthenticated user potentially enable information disclosure through CVE-2020-8751?

An unauthenticated user can potentially enable information disclosure through CVE-2020-8751 by exploiting the insufficient control flow management in the affected subsystem.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8751?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-8751 at the following references: [1] [2] [3]

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