CVE-2020-16988
MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10EPSS 0.71%
Last modified
CVE-2020-16988 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Azure Sphere | < 20.09 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16988Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16988Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16988?
Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2020-16988?
CVE-2020-16988 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16988?
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.
How Strix Helps
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Are you affected by CVE-2020-16988?
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