How severe is CVE-2020-0577?

CVE-2020-0577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-0577 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-0577?

CVE-2020-0577 affects Intel Compute Module Mfs2600ki Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0577?

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-2020-0577 published?

CVE-2020-0577 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-0577

CVE-2020-0577 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Compute Module Mfs2600ki Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Compute Module Mfs2600ki Firmware
Published: 2020-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient control flow for Intel(R) Modular Server MFS2600KISPP Compute Module may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0577?: Insufficient control flow for Intel(R) Modular Server MFS2600KISPP Compute Module may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
How severe is CVE-2020-0577?: CVE-2020-0577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-0577 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-0577?: CVE-2020-0577 affects Intel Compute Module Mfs2600ki Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0577?: 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-2020-0577 published?: CVE-2020-0577 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00351.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:compute_module_mfs2600ki_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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