CVE-2020-0554

Name: CVE-2020-0554
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-13T04:15:12.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0554 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Race condition in software installer for some Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) products on Windows* 7, 8.1 and 10 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in software installer for some Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) products on Windows* 7, 8.1 and 10 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Ac 3165 Firmware	< 21.70
Intel	Ac 3168 Firmware	< 21.70
Intel	Ac 7265 Firmware	< 21.70
Intel	Ac 8260 Firmware	< 21.70
Intel	Ac 8265 Firmware	< 21.70
Intel	Ac 9260 Firmware	< 21.70
Intel	Ac 9461 Firmware	< 21.70
Intel	Ac 9462 Firmware	< 21.70
Intel	Ac 9560 Firmware	< 21.70
Intel	Ax200 Firmware	< 21.70
Intel	Ax201 Firmware	< 21.70
Intel	Ac 3165 Firmware	< 21.40
Intel	Ac 3168 Firmware	< 21.40
Intel	Ac 7265 Firmware	< 21.40
Intel	Ac 8260 Firmware	< 21.40
Intel	Ac 8265 Firmware	< 21.40
Intel	Ac 9260 Firmware	< 21.40
Intel	Ac 9461 Firmware	< 21.40
Intel	Ac 9462 Firmware	< 21.40
Intel	Ac 9560 Firmware	< 21.40
Intel	Ax200 Firmware	< 21.40
Intel	Ax201 Firmware	< 21.40

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00337.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00337.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0554?

How severe is CVE-2020-0554?

CVE-2020-0554 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0554?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST