CVE-2020-8766
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.58%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8766 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper conditions check in the Intel(R) SGX DCAP software before version 1.6 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper conditions check in the Intel(R) SGX DCAP software before version 1.6 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Software Guard Extensions Data Center Attestation Primitives | < 1.6 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8766?
Improper conditions check in the Intel(R) SGX DCAP software before version 1.6 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8766?
CVE-2020-8766 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8766?
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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