Vulnerability in Intel Converged_security_and_management_engine

CVE-2020-8744

Improper initialization in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel(R) TXE versions before 4.0.30 Intel(R) SPS versions before E3_05.01.04.200 may allow a privileged user to potentia…

Vulnerability class: Dirty Pipe (CVE-2022-0847)

EPSS: 0.004 (27.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8744?
CVE-2020-8744 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Converged_security_and_management_engine, classified under Improper Initialization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-11-12.
How severe is CVE-2020-8744?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-8744 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.