CVE-2020-0561: High severity intel software guard extensions vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2020
·
Updated

Improper initialization in the Intel(R) SGX SDK before v2.6.100.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Intel Software Guard Extensions Sdk<2.6.100.1
Microsoft Windows
Intel Software Guard Extensions Sdk<2.8.100.1
Linux Linux kernel
openSUSE Backports=sle-15-sp1
openSUSE Leap=15.1
All of the following
Intel Software Guard Extensions Sdk<2.6.100.1
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Intel Software Guard Extensions Sdk<2.8.100.1
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Feb 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:21 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-0561?

CVE-2020-0561 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

2

How does CVE-2020-0561 affect Intel Software Guard Extensions SDK?

CVE-2020-0561 affects Intel Software Guard Extensions SDK versions up to 2.6.100.1 and 2.8.100.1.

3

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2020-0561?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2020-0561.

4

Is Linux Linux kernel affected by CVE-2020-0561?

No, Linux Linux kernel is not affected by CVE-2020-0561.

5

Which versions of openSUSE are affected by CVE-2020-0561?

OpenSUSE Backports version sle-15-sp1 and openSUSE Leap version 15.1 are affected by CVE-2020-0561.

6

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0561?

CVE-2020-0561 has a severity value of 7.8 (high).

7

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-0561?

The CWE ID for CVE-2020-0561 is 665.

8

How do I fix CVE-2020-0561?

To fix CVE-2020-0561, update your Intel Software Guard Extensions SDK to version 2.6.100.1 or higher.

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