Vulnerability identifier: #VU46553

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8671

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel® Celeron® Processor 5000 Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Celeron Processor 4000 Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
9th Generation Intel Core Processors
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions, which leads to security restrictions bypass in BIOS firmware 8th, 9^th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) Processors and Intel(R) Celeron(R) Processor 4000 Series. A remote user on the local network can send specially crafted data to the system and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Intel recommends that users of above Intel® products update to the latest BIOS version provided by the system manufacturer that addresses these issues.

Vulnerable software versions

8th Generation Intel Core Processors: 15.33.49.5100 - 3349

9th Generation Intel Core Processors: 15.33.49.5100 - 26.20.100.7755

10th Generation Intel Core Processors: 15.33.49.5100 - 26.20.100.7755

Intel® Celeron® Processor 5000 Series: All versions

Intel Celeron Processor 4000 Series: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00356.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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