CVE-2020-16970

Name: CVE-2020-16970
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-11T07:15:12.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16970 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Azure Sphere Unsigned Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Azure Sphere Unsigned Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Sphere	< 20.07

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16970Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1118Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16970Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1118Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16970?

Azure Sphere Unsigned Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2020-16970?

CVE-2020-16970 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16970?

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-2020-16970?

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Source: NVD / NIST