CVE-2020-6977

Name: CVE-2020-6977
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-20T21:15:11.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6977 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability exists in the Kiosk Mode functionality of affected devices. Specially crafted inputs can allow the user to escape the restricted environment, resulting in access to the underlying operating system. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability exists in the Kiosk Mode functionality of affected devices. Specially crafted inputs can allow the user to escape the restricted environment, resulting in access to the underlying operating system. Affected devices include the following GE Ultrasound Products: Vivid products - all versions; LOGIQ - all versions not including LOGIQ 100 Pro; Voluson - all versions; Versana Essential - all versions; Invenia ABUS Scan station - all versions; Venue - all versions not including Venue 40 R1-3 and Venue 50 R4-5

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Vivid E95 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Vivid E90 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Vivid S70n Firmware	All versions
Ge	Vivid T8 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Vivid T9 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Vivid Iq Firmware	All versions
Ge	Logiq E10 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Logiq E9 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Logiq S8 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Logiq S7 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Logiq P9 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Logiq E9 With Xdclear Firmware	All versions
Ge	Voluson Firmware	All versions
Ge	Versana Essential Firmware	All versions
Ge	Invenia Abus Scan Station Firmware	All versions
Ge	Venue Go Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-049-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-049-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6977?

How severe is CVE-2020-6977?

CVE-2020-6977 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6977?

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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Source: NVD / NIST