CVE-2020-8753: High severity intel active management technology vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2020
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Updated

Out-of-bounds read in DHCP subsystem for Intel(R) AMT, Intel(R) ISM 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 via network access.

Affected Software

10 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
Intel Standard Manageability<11.8.80
Intel Standard Manageability>=11.12.0<11.12.80
Intel Standard Manageability>=11.22.0<11.22.80
Intel Standard Manageability>=12.0<12.0.70
Intel Standard Manageability>=14.0<14.0.45

Event History

Nov 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8753?

CVE-2020-8753 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-8753?

To remediate CVE-2020-8753, upgrade your Intel AMT or Intel ISM firmware to the latest version specified in the advisory.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-8753?

CVE-2020-8753 affects users of Intel AMT and Intel ISM prior to the specified firmware versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-8753?

CVE-2020-8753 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure.

5

Can CVE-2020-8753 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-8753 can potentially be exploited by an unauthenticated user via network access.

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