CVE-2020-12789
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.23%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12789 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Secure Monitor in Microchip Atmel ATSAMA5 products use a hardcoded key to encrypt and authenticate secure applets.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Secure Monitor in Microchip Atmel ATSAMA5 products use a hardcoded key to encrypt and authenticate secure applets.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microchip | Atsama5d21c-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d21c-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d22c-Cn Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d22c-Cnr Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d22c-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d22c-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d23c-Cn Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d23c-Cnr Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d23c-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d23c-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d24c-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d24c-Cuf Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d24c-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d26c-Cn Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d26c-Cnr Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d26c-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d26c-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-Cn Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-Cnr Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d28c-Cn Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d28c-Cnr Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d28c-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d28c-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-Cnvao Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-Cnrvao Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d225c-D1m-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-D5m-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-D5m-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-D1g-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-D1g-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d28c-D1g-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d28c-D1g-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-Ld1g-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-Ld1g-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-Ld2g-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27c-Ld2g-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d28c-Ld1g-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d28c-Ld1g-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d28c-Ld2g-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d28c-Ld2g-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27-Wlsom1 Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d27-Som1 Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d31a-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d31a-Cur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d31a-Cfu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d31a-Cfur Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d33a-Cu Firmware | All versions |
| Microchip | Atsama5d33a-Cur Firmware | All versions |
Showing 50 of 76 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12789?
The Secure Monitor in Microchip Atmel ATSAMA5 products use a hardcoded key to encrypt and authenticate secure applets.
How severe is CVE-2020-12789?
CVE-2020-12789 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12789?
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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