How severe is CVE-2020-0573?

CVE-2020-0573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-0573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-0573?

CVE-2020-0573 affects Intel Csi2 Host Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0573?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-0573 published?

CVE-2020-0573 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-0573

CVE-2020-0573 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Csi2 Host Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Intel Csi2 Host Controller
Published: 2020-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out of bounds read in the Intel CSI2 Host Controller driver may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0573?: Out of bounds read in the Intel CSI2 Host Controller driver may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-0573?: CVE-2020-0573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-0573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-0573?: CVE-2020-0573 affects Intel Csi2 Host Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0573?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-0573 published?: CVE-2020-0573 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00427

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:csi2_host_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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