What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8744?

CVE-2020-8744 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-8744?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-8744. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Converged Security And Management Engine CVE-2020-8744

HIGH

Improper Initialization (CWE-665)

2020-11-12 secure@intel.com

Privilege Escalation Intel Converged Security And Management Engine Server Platform Services Trusted Execution Engine Simatic S7 1518 4 Pn Dp Mfp Firmware Simatic S7 1518F 4 Pn Dp Mfp Firmware Simatic S7 1500 Firmware

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 12, 2020 - 18:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Improper initialization in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel(R) TXE versions before 4.0.30 Intel(R) SPS versions before E3_05.01.04.200 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

AnalysisAI

Improper initialization in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel(R) TXE versions before 4.0.30 Intel(R) SPS versions before E3_05.01.04.200. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-665. Improper initialization in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel(R) TXE versions before 4.0.30 Intel(R) SPS versions before E3_05.01.04.200 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Affected products include: Intel Converged Security And Management Engine, Intel Server Platform Services, Intel Trusted Execution Engine, Siemens Simatic S7-1518-4 Pn\/Dp Mfp Firmware, Siemens Simatic S7-1518F-4 Pn\/Dp Mfp Firmware. Version information: before 4.0.30.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.