CVE-2020-0528

CVE-2020-0528 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Core I5-7600k Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
• CVSS v2: 4.6
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Intel Core I5-7600k Firmware
• Published: 2020-06-15
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in BIOS firmware for 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) Processor families may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0528?

Improper buffer restrictions in BIOS firmware for 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) Processor families may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.

How severe is CVE-2020-0528?

CVE-2020-0528 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-0528 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-0528?

CVE-2020-0528 primarily affects Intel Core I5-7600k Firmware. In total, 79 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0528?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-0528 published?

CVE-2020-0528 was published on 2020-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00322.html

Affected products (79)

• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7600k_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7600t_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7600_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7500_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7500t_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7442eq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7440hq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7440eq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7400t_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7400_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7360u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7300u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7300hq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7287u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7267u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7260u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7200u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7y54_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i5-7y57_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7920hq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7820hq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7820hk_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7820eq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7700hq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7700_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7700k_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7700t_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7660u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7600u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7567u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7560u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7500u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-7y75_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-8665ue_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-8665u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-8557u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-8850h_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-8809g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-8750h_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i7-8709g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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