Intel Core/Xeon Firmware input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Intel Core and Xeon. Affected is an unknown function of the component Firmware. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-8700. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Intel Core and Xeon (Chip Software) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component Firmware. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 06/10/2021 as intel-sa-00463. The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-8700. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/06/2020 🔍
06/10/2021 +489 days 🔍
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06/12/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00463
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-8700 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-8700
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-176736

Entryinfo

Created: 06/10/2021 12:07
Updated: 06/12/2021 16:43
Changes: 06/10/2021 12:07 (39), 06/12/2021 16:43 (5)
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