CVE-2020-8700 | Vulnetix

CVE-2020-8700 PUBLISHED

Reported by intel · Published June 9, 2021

Improper input validation in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	Intel(R) Processors	See references
n/a	Intel(R) Processors	*

Timeline

Jun 8, 2021 CVE Published
Jun 10, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
Jun 26, 2024 CVE Updated
Mar 17, 2026 Distribution Patch (23 in total, the first dated here)
Mar 17, 2026 Security Advisory (26 in total, the first dated here)
Aug 28, 2026 Coalition ESS Score

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