CVE-2020-0566: Medium severity intel trusted execution engine vulnerability
Improper Access Control in subsystem for Intel(R) TXE versions before 3.175 and 4.0.25 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-0566?
CVE-2020-0566 is a vulnerability found in the Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware before versions 3.175 and 4.0.25.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-0566?
The vulnerability in CVE-2020-0566 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.
How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2020-0566?
An unauthenticated user may exploit CVE-2020-0566 by taking advantage of improper access control in the Intel Trusted Execution Engine.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0566?
The severity of CVE-2020-0566 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.8.
How can I fix the CVE-2020-0566 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2020-0566 vulnerability, update the Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware to versions 3.175 or 4.0.25.