CVE-2020-8691

MediumCVSS 6.7/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

A logic issue in the firmware of the Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.7/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Nov 12, 2020
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2020-8691: Medium severity, CVSS 6.7 | Vulnix