What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8759?

CVE-2020-8759 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-8759?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-8759. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ssd Data Center Tool CVE-2020-8759

MEDIUM

2020-08-13 secure@intel.com

Privilege Escalation Intel Ssd Data Center Tool

6.7

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.7 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 13, 2020 - 03:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.7

DescriptionNVD

Improper access control in the installer for Intel(R) SSD DCT versions before 3.0.23 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

AnalysisAI

Improper access control in the installer for Intel(R) SSD DCT versions before 3.0.23 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

Improper access control in the installer for Intel(R) SSD DCT versions before 3.0.23 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Affected products include: Intel Ssd Data Center Tool. Version information: before 3.0.23.

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.