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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-11684

CVSS v3

9.1

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

AT91bootstrap before 3.9.2 does not properly wipe encryption and authentication keys from memory before passing control to a less privileged software component. This can be exploited to disclose these keys and subsequently encrypt and sign the next boot stage (such as the bootloader).

Technical details

Published
2020-09-14

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11684?

AT91bootstrap before 3.9.2 does not properly wipe encryption and authentication keys from memory before passing control to a less privileged software component. This can be exploited to disclose these keys and subsequently encrypt and sign the next boot stage (such as the bootloader).

Is CVE-2020-11684 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-11684 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-11684?

CVE-2020-11684 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).

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