CVE-2020-0546

Name: CVE-2020-0546
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-12T21:15:14.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0546 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unquoted service path in Intel(R) Optane(TM) DC Persistent Memory Module Management Software before version 1.0.0.3461 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unquoted service path in Intel(R) Optane(TM) DC Persistent Memory Module Management Software before version 1.0.0.3461 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and denial of service via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Optane Dc Persistent Memory Module Management	< 1.0.0.3461

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00326.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00326.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0546?

How severe is CVE-2020-0546?

CVE-2020-0546 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0546?

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Source: NVD / NIST