CVE-2020-0555

Name: CVE-2020-0555
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-13T04:15:12.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0555 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation for some Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) products may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation for some Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) products may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege 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

0.32%

24.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Ax201 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Ax200 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Ac 9560 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Ac 9462 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Ac 9461 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Ac 9260 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Ac 8265 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Ac 8260 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Ac 3168 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Ac 7265 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Ac 3165 Firmware	All versions

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-2020-0555?

Improper input validation for some Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) products may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2020-0555?

CVE-2020-0555 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0555?

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-2020-0555?

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Source: NVD / NIST