CVE-2020-8761: intel converged_security_and_manageability_engine Inadequate Encryption Strength
CVSS: 4.6v3.1MediumModified
Published 12-11-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-8761 is a medium (CVSS 4.6) Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in intel converged_security_and_manageability_engine. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 4.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.6/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.15%
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
Inadequate encryption strength in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 13.0.40 and 13.30.10 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via physical access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.15%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
4%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.15% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.15%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel1 product
- converged_security_and_manageability_engine< 13.0.40 | ≥ 13.30.0, < 13.30.10
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391X Refsource MISCVendor Advisory