CVE-2020-0566
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2020-0566 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Access Control in subsystem for Intel(R) TXE versions before 3.175 and 4.0.25 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Access Control in subsystem for Intel(R) TXE versions before 3.175 and 4.0.25 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Trusted Execution Engine Firmware | >= 3.0, <= 3.1.70 |
| Intel | Trusted Execution Engine Firmware | >= 4.0, <= 4.0.20 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-0566?
Improper Access Control in subsystem for Intel(R) TXE versions before 3.175 and 4.0.25 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.
How severe is CVE-2020-0566?
CVE-2020-0566 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0566?
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-2020-0566?
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