CVE-2020-0583

Name: CVE-2020-0583
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-12T22:15:15.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0583 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in the subsystem for Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. This affects Intel® Smart Sound Technology before versions: 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors, version 3431 and 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors, version 3349.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in the subsystem for Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. This affects Intel® Smart Sound Technology before versions: 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors, version 3431 and 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors, version 3349.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Smart Sound Technology	3431
Intel	Smart Sound Technology	3349

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00354.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00354.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0583?

How severe is CVE-2020-0583?

CVE-2020-0583 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0583?

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Source: NVD / NIST