How severe is CVE-2020-6977?

CVE-2020-6977 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6977 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6977?

CVE-2020-6977 primarily affects Ge Vivid E95 Firmware. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6977?

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

When was CVE-2020-6977 published?

CVE-2020-6977 was published on 2020-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6977

CVE-2020-6977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ge Vivid E95 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ge Vivid E95 Firmware
Published: 2020-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability exists in the Kiosk Mode functionality of affected devices. Specially crafted inputs can allow the user to escape the restricted environment, resulting in access to the underlying operating system. Affected devices include the following GE Ultrasound Products: Vivid products - all versions; LOGIQ - all versions not including LOGIQ 100 Pro; Voluson - all versions; Versana Essential - all versions; Invenia ABUS Scan station - all versions; Venue - all versions not including Venue 40 R1-3 and Venue 50 R4-5

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6977?: A restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability exists in the Kiosk Mode functionality of affected devices. Specially crafted inputs can allow the user to escape the restricted environment, resulting in access to the underlying operating system. Affected devices include the following GE Ultrasound Products: Vivid products - all versions; LOGIQ - all versions not including LOGIQ 100 Pro; Voluson - all versions; Versana Essential - all versions; Invenia ABUS Scan station - all versions; Venue - all versions not including Venue 40 R1-3 and Venue 50 R4-5
How severe is CVE-2020-6977?: CVE-2020-6977 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6977 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6977?: CVE-2020-6977 primarily affects Ge Vivid E95 Firmware. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6977?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-6977 published?: CVE-2020-6977 was published on 2020-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-049-02

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:o:ge:vivid_e95_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:vivid_e90_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:vivid_s70n_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:vivid_t8_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:vivid_t9_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:vivid_iq_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:logiq_e10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:logiq_e9_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:logiq_s8_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:logiq_s7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:logiq_p9_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:logiq_e9_with_xdclear_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:voluson_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:versana_essential_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:invenia_abus_scan_station_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:venue_go_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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