CVE-2020-8720: intel compute_module_hns2600bp_firmware Classic Buffer Overflow

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-8720 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Classic Buffer Overflow vulnerability in intel compute_module_hns2600bp_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 13-08-2020
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Buffer overflow in a subsystem for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 1.59 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

• CWE-120Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.