CVE-2020-8758
CVE-2020-8758 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Intel Standard Manageability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Intel Standard Manageability
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper buffer restrictions in network subsystem in provisioned Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) ISM versions before 11.8.79, 11.12.79, 11.22.79, 12.0.68 and 14.0.39 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access. On un-provisioned systems, an authenticated user may potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8758?
- Improper buffer restrictions in network subsystem in provisioned Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) ISM versions before 11.8.79, 11.12.79, 11.22.79, 12.0.68 and 14.0.39 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access. On un-provisioned systems, an authenticated user may potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8758?
- CVE-2020-8758 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-8758 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8758?
- CVE-2020-8758 primarily affects Intel Standard Manageability. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8758?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-8758 published?
- CVE-2020-8758 was published on 2020-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200911-0005/
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00404.html
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:standard_manageability:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:active_management_technology_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:steelstore_cloud_integrated_storage:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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