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HIGH

CVE-2023-20577

CVSS v3

7.4

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A heap overflow in SMM module may allow an attacker with access to a second vulnerability that enables writing to SPI flash, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-02
Last Modified
2026-09-03

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20577?

A heap overflow in SMM module may allow an attacker with access to a second vulnerability that enables writing to SPI flash, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Is CVE-2023-20577 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-20577 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.2% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-20577?

CVE-2023-20577 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.4 (HIGH severity).

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