How severe is CVE-2020-0586?

CVE-2020-0586 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-2020-0586 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-0586?

CVE-2020-0586 affects Intel Server Platform Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0586?

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-2020-0586 published?

CVE-2020-0586 was published on 2020-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-0586

CVE-2020-0586 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Server Platform Services 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-665.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-665
Affected product: Intel Server Platform Services
Published: 2020-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper initialization in subsystem for Intel(R) SPS versions before SPS_E3_04.01.04.109.0 and SPS_E3_04.08.04.070.0 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-2020-0586?: Improper initialization in subsystem for Intel(R) SPS versions before SPS_E3_04.01.04.109.0 and SPS_E3_04.08.04.070.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-0586?: CVE-2020-0586 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-2020-0586 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-0586?: CVE-2020-0586 affects Intel Server Platform Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0586?: 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-2020-0586 published?: CVE-2020-0586 was published on 2020-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:server_platform_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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