CVE-2020-8755: intel converged_security_and_management_engine Race Condition
CVSS: 6.4v3.1MediumModified
Published 12-11-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-8755 is a medium (CVSS 6.4) Race Condition vulnerability in intel converged_security_and_management_engine. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 18.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.28%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-11-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Race condition in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 12.0.70 and 14.0.45, Intel(R) SPS versions before E5_04.01.04.400 and E3_05.01.04.200 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.28%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
19%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.28% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.28%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel2 products
- converged_security_and_management_engine< 12.0.70 | ≥ 14.0.0, < 14.0.45
- server_platform_services_firmware< e5_04.01.04.400 | < e3_05.01.04.200
1 vendor · 2 products
References
3 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391X Refsource MISCVendor Advisory