CVE-2020-8706
Description
Buffer overflow in a daemon for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 1.59 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
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Buffer overflow in Intel server daemon before v1.59 lets unauthenticated adjacent attacker escalate privileges.
Vulnerability
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in a daemon used in certain Intel Server Boards, Server Systems, and Compute Modules before version 1.59. The issue is exploitable without authentication via adjacent network access [1].
Exploitation
An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access can trigger the buffer overflow by sending a specially crafted request to the affected daemon, potentially leading to privilege escalation [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, resulting in full system compromise [1].
Mitigation
Intel has addressed this vulnerability in version 1.59 of the affected firmware/software. Users should update to version 1.59 or later to remediate the issue [1].
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Affected products
2- Intel/Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modulesdescription
- Range: <1.59
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
2- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200814-0002/mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00384.htmlmitrex_refsource_MISC
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