How severe is CVE-2020-8733?

CVE-2020-8733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8733 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8733?

CVE-2020-8733 affects Intel M10jnp2sb Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8733?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-8733 published?

CVE-2020-8733 was published on 2020-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8733

CVE-2020-8733 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel M10jnp2sb Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel M10jnp2sb Firmware
Published: 2020-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in the firmware for Intel(R) Server Board M10JNP2SB before version 7.210 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8733?: Improper buffer restrictions in the firmware for Intel(R) Server Board M10JNP2SB before version 7.210 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8733?: CVE-2020-8733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8733 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8733?: CVE-2020-8733 affects Intel M10jnp2sb Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8733?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8733 published?: CVE-2020-8733 was published on 2020-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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