How severe is CVE-2020-0546?

CVE-2020-0546 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-2020-0546 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-2020-0546?

CVE-2020-0546 affects Intel Optane Dc Persistent Memory Module Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0546?

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-2020-0546 published?

CVE-2020-0546 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-0546

CVE-2020-0546 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Optane Dc Persistent Memory Module Management 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.

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
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Intel Optane Dc Persistent Memory Module Management
Published: 2020-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unquoted service path in Intel(R) Optane(TM) DC Persistent Memory Module Management Software before version 1.0.0.3461 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0546?: Unquoted service path in Intel(R) Optane(TM) DC Persistent Memory Module Management Software before version 1.0.0.3461 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-0546?: CVE-2020-0546 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-2020-0546 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-2020-0546?: CVE-2020-0546 affects Intel Optane Dc Persistent Memory Module Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0546?: 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-2020-0546 published?: CVE-2020-0546 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00326.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:optane_dc_persistent_memory_module_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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