CVE-2020-8760 Integer overflow in Intel(R) AMT

High 7.8 Published Updated

A local privileged user can exploit an integer overflow in Intel AMT to escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-8760?

CVE-2020-8760 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Active Management Technology Firmware, published on 12 Nov 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in subsystem for Intel(R) AMT versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 14.0.45 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8760?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Intel Active Management Technology Firmware, Netapp Cloud Backup.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8760?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8760 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-8760 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8760 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Intel Active Management Technology Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-38j5-x223-737f.

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