#VU45722 Improper Access Control in Intel products - CVE-2020-8716

Vulnerability identifier: #VU45722

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8716

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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

Software vendor:
Intel

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on the target system.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00384.html