Improper Initialization in Intel SGX SDK Vulnerability Exposes Products to Privilege Escalation
CVE-2020-0561

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Sgx Sdk
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 February 2020

What is CVE-2020-0561?

The Intel SGX SDK prior to version 2.6.100.1 contains a vulnerability due to improper initialization. This issue could inadvertently allow an authenticated user with local access to exploit the system, potentially leading to escalation of privileges. Such vulnerabilities pose a risk to the integrity and confidentiality of data processed within applications using the SDK.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) SGX SDK before v2.6.100.1

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020...
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-0561 : Improper Initialization in Intel SGX SDK Vulnerability Exposes Products to Privilege Escalation