CVE-2023-20587
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2023-20587 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Access Control in System Management Mode (SMM) may allow an attacker access to the SPI flash potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. . EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Access Control in System Management Mode (SMM) may allow an attacker access to the SPI flash potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-20587?
Improper
Access Control in System Management Mode (SMM) may allow an attacker access to
the SPI flash potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-20587?
CVE-2023-20587 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20587?
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