CVE-2020-8766
CVE-2020-8766 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Software Guard Extensions Data Center Attestation Primitives with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-754.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 3.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-754
- Affected product: Intel Software Guard Extensions Data Center Attestation Primitives
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- Last modified:
Description
Improper conditions check in the Intel(R) SGX DCAP software before version 1.6 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8766?
- Improper conditions check in the Intel(R) SGX DCAP software before version 1.6 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8766?
- CVE-2020-8766 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-8766 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8766?
- CVE-2020-8766 affects Intel Software Guard Extensions Data Center Attestation Primitives. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8766?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-8766 published?
- CVE-2020-8766 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:software_guard_extensions_data_center_attestation_primitives:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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