CVE-2020-0541
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2020-0541 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds write in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 12.0.64, 13.0.32, 14.0.33 and 14.5.12 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Out-of-bounds write in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 12.0.64, 13.0.32, 14.0.33 and 14.5.12 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Converged Security Management Engine Firmware | >= 12.0, < 12.0.64 |
| Intel | Converged Security Management Engine Firmware | >= 13.0, < 13.0.32 |
| Intel | Converged Security Management Engine Firmware | >= 14.0, < 14.0.33 |
| Intel | Converged Security Management Engine Firmware | 14.5.11 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-0541?
Out-of-bounds write in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 12.0.64, 13.0.32, 14.0.33 and 14.5.12 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-0541?
CVE-2020-0541 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0541?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-0541?
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