Vulnerability identifier: #VU45716

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8709

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Server System R1000WT
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server System R2000WT
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Boards S2600WT
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600CW
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Compute Module HNS2600KP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600KP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Compute Module HNS2600TP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600TP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server System R1000SP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server System LSVRP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server System LR1304SP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S1200SP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server System R1000WF
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server System R2000WF
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600WF
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600ST
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Compute Module HNS2600BP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600BP
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests in socket services. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Server System R1000WT: All versions

Intel Server System R2000WT: All versions

Intel Server Boards S2600WT: All versions

Intel Server Board S2600CW: All versions

Intel Compute Module HNS2600KP: All versions

Intel Server Board S2600KP: All versions

Intel Compute Module HNS2600TP: All versions

Intel Server Board S2600TP: All versions

Intel Server System R1000SP: All versions

Intel Server System LSVRP: All versions

Intel Server System LR1304SP: All versions

Intel Server Board S1200SP: All versions

Intel Server System R1000WF: All versions

Intel Server System R2000WF: All versions

Intel Server Board S2600WF: All versions

Intel Server Board S2600ST: All versions

Intel Compute Module HNS2600BP: All versions

Intel Server Board S2600BP: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00384.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.