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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION- SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c06961733

Version: 2

HPSBHF03701 rev. 2 - Intel® Ethernet 700 Series Controller November 2020 Security Update

Notice: The information in this security bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.

Release date : 06-Nov-2020

Last updated : 17-Mar-2022

Potential Security Impact:
Escalation of Privilege, Denial of Service
Source: HP, HP Product Security Response Team (PSRT)
Reported by: Intel

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
Intel has informed HP of potential security vulnerabilities identified in the Intel® Ethernet 700 Series Controllers which might allow escalation of privilege and/or denial of service. Intel is releasing firmware updates to mitigate these potential vulnerabilities.
Reference Number
INTEL-SA-00380 Intel® Ethernet 700 Series Controller Advisory (in English): CVE-2020-8690, CVE-2020-8691, CVE-2020-8692, CVE-2020-8693; PSR-2020-0223
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
See RESOLUTION section for impacted products.
BACKGROUND
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CVSS 3.1 Base Metrics
Reference
Base Vector
Base Score
CVE-2020-8693
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H
6.7
CVE-2020-8692
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
6.0
CVE-2020-8690
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
5.1
CVE-2020-8691
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
4.7
RESOLUTION
Intel has released updates to mitigate the potential vulnerabilities. HP has identified affected platforms and corresponding SoftPaqs with minimum versions that mitigate the potential vulnerabilities. See the affected platforms listed below.
Newer versions might become available and the minimum versions listed below may become obsolete. If a SoftPaq Link becomes invalid, check the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads site to obtain the latest update for your product model.
HP recommends keeping your system up to date with the latest firmware and software.
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Desktop Workstations

Product Name
Component Type
Minimum Version
Last Update
SoftPaq #
SoftPaq Link
HP Z2 Small Form Factor G4 Workstation
Intel X710-DA2 Firmware
NVM 8.5
Rev 2
SP137200
HP Z2 Tower G4 Workstation
Intel X710-DA2 Firmware
NVM 8.5
Rev 2
SP137200
HP Z4 G4 Workstation (i7/i9)
Intel X710-DA2 Firmware
NVM 8.5
Rev 2
SP137200
HP Z4 G4 Workstation (Xeon W)
Intel X710-DA2 Firmware
NVM 8.5
Rev 2
SP137200
HP Z6 G4 Workstation
Intel X710-DA2 Firmware
NVM 8.5
Rev 2
SP137200
HP Z6 G4 Workstation
Intel X722 Firmware
Rev 05.00
Rev 1
SP110290
HP Z8 G4 Workstation
Intel X710-DA2 Firmware
NVM 8.5
Rev 2
SP137200
HP Z8 G4 Workstation
Intel X722 Firmware
Rev 05.00
Rev 1
SP110290
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REVISION HISTORY : REVISION HISTORY: Version: 1 – 10 November 2020 Initial release. Version: 2 – 17 March 2022 Updated version and SoftPaq information.

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