CVE-2020-0561

Name: CVE-2020-0561
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-13T19:15:13.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0561 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper initialization in the Intel(R) SGX SDK before v2.6.100.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper initialization in the Intel(R) SGX SDK before v2.6.100.1 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

0.41%

32.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-665

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Intel	Software Guard Extensions Sdk	< 2.6.100.1	—
Intel	Software Guard Extensions Sdk	< 2.8.100.1	—
Opensuse	Backports	sle-15	Sp1
Opensuse	Leap	15.1	—

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00336.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00336.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0561?

Improper initialization in the Intel(R) SGX SDK before v2.6.100.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2020-0561?

CVE-2020-0561 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0561?

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-2020-0561?

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Source: NVD / NIST