CVE-2020-8761 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2020-8761 affecting Intel(R) CSME versions before 13.0.40 and 13.30.10, potentially enabling information disclosure. Find mitigation steps and update recommendations.
Intel(R) CSME versions before 13.0.40 and 13.30.10 have inadequate encryption strength, potentially enabling information disclosure.
Understanding CVE-2020-8761
Intel(R) CSME is affected by inadequate encryption strength, allowing potential information disclosure.
What is CVE-2020-8761?
- Inadequate encryption strength in Intel(R) CSME versions before 13.0.40 and 13.30.10
- Unauthenticated users may enable information disclosure via physical access
The Impact of CVE-2020-8761
- Potential information disclosure due to weak encryption in Intel(R) CSME
Technical Details of CVE-2020-8761
Intel(R) CSME vulnerability details
Vulnerability Description
- Inadequate encryption strength in Intel(R) CSME
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Intel(R) CSME
- Versions affected: Before 13.0.40 and 13.30.10
Exploitation Mechanism
- Unauthenticated users exploiting weak encryption for information disclosure
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting against CVE-2020-8761
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Intel(R) CSME to versions 13.0.40 or 13.30.10
- Implement access controls to limit physical access
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Intel(R) CSME
- Monitor and restrict physical access to vulnerable systems
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by Intel to address encryption strength issues