CVE-2020-0542
CVE-2020-0542 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Converged Security Management Engine 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% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper buffer restrictions in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 12.0.64, 13.0.32, 14.0.33 and 14.5.12 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure or denial of service via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-0542?
- Improper buffer restrictions in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 12.0.64, 13.0.32, 14.0.33 and 14.5.12 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure or denial of service via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2020-0542?
- CVE-2020-0542 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-2020-0542 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-0542?
- CVE-2020-0542 primarily affects Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-0542?
- 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-2020-0542 published?
- CVE-2020-0542 was published on 2020-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200611-0006/
- https://support.lenovo.com/de/en/product_security/len-30041
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00295.html
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:converged_security_management_engine_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:converged_security_management_engine_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:undefined
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:converged_security_management_engine_firmware:14.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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