What is the severity of CVE-2020-8755?

CVE-2020-8755 has been classified with a severity that may allow escalation of privilege if exploited.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8755?

To fix CVE-2020-8755, update to Intel Converged Security and Management Engine versions 12.0.70 or 14.0.45, and Intel Server Platform Services versions E5_04.01.04.400 and E3_05.01.04.200 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-8755?

CVE-2020-8755 affects systems using Intel CSME versions before 12.0.70 and 14.0.45, as well as Intel SPS versions before E5_04.01.04.400 and E3_05.01.04.200.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-8755?

CVE-2020-8755 is a race condition vulnerability that can lead to elevation of privileges.

Can CVE-2020-8755 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-8755 requires physical access for exploitation, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-8755

medium

6.4

CWE

362

12/11/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-8755: Race Condition

First published: Thu Nov 12 2020(Updated: )

Race condition in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 12.0.70 and 14.0.45, Intel(R) SPS versions before E5_04.01.04.400 and E3_05.01.04.200 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Intel Converged Security and Manageability Engine	<12.0.70
Intel Converged Security and Manageability Engine	>=14.0.0<14.0.45
Intel Server Platform Services	<e5_04.01.04.400
Intel Server Platform Services	<e3_05.01.04.200

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8755?
CVE-2020-8755 has been classified with a severity that may allow escalation of privilege if exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8755?
To fix CVE-2020-8755, update to Intel Converged Security and Management Engine versions 12.0.70 or 14.0.45, and Intel Server Platform Services versions E5_04.01.04.400 and E3_05.01.04.200 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-8755?
CVE-2020-8755 affects systems using Intel CSME versions before 12.0.70 and 14.0.45, as well as Intel SPS versions before E5_04.01.04.400 and E3_05.01.04.200.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-8755?
CVE-2020-8755 is a race condition vulnerability that can lead to elevation of privileges.
Can CVE-2020-8755 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-8755 requires physical access for exploitation, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

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