CVE-2020-12355: Medium severity intel trusted execution engine vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2020
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Updated

Authentication bypass by capture-replay in RPMB protocol message authentication subsystem in Intel(R) TXE versions before 4.0.30 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Intel Trusted Execution Engine<4.0.30

Event History

Nov 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-12355?

CVE-2020-12355 is a vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12355?

CVE-2020-12355 has a severity of medium with a CVSS score of 6.8.

3

How does CVE-2020-12355 work?

CVE-2020-12355 works by exploiting an authentication bypass vulnerability in the RPMB protocol message authentication subsystem in Intel(R) TXE versions before 4.0.30.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-12355?

Intel Trusted Execution Engine versions before 4.0.30 are affected by CVE-2020-12355.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-12355?

To fix CVE-2020-12355, it is recommended to update Intel Trusted Execution Engine to version 4.0.30 or later.

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