VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2020-8740

CVSS score6.7 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.42%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2020-11-12
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

Out of bounds write in Intel BIOS platform sample code for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write

Primary references