Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-0566

First published: Mon Jun 15 2020(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware>=3.0<=3.1.70
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware>=4.0<=4.0.20

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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.

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