MEDIUM CVSS 6.8
Published: 2020-11-12

CVE-2020-12355

intel trusted_execution_engine Security Advisory (CVE-2020-12355)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2020-12355 impacting intel trusted_execution_engine. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Authentication bypass by capture-replay in RPMB protocol message authentication subsystem in Intel(R) TXE versions before 4.0.30 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Physical (AV:P)
Requires physical access to target hardware
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product intel / trusted_execution_engine
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-294

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2020-12355 impacting intel trusted_execution_engine.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2020-12355.yaml
id: cve-2020-12355

info:
  name: intel trusted_execution_engine - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2020-12355 affecting intel trusted_execution_engine.
    Evaluation: Authentication bypass by capture-replay in RPMB protocol message authentication subsystem in Intel(R) TXE versions before 4.0.30 may allow an unauthen...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2020-12355
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2020-12355
    cwe-id: CWE-294
  tags: cve,cve-2020-12355,intel,trusted_execution_engine,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "trusted_execution_engine"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2020-12355.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2020-12355
# Target: intel trusted_execution_engine | CVSS: 6.8 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2020-12355 (intel trusted_execution_engine)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against intel trusted_execution_engine scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2020-12355.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2020-12355
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install trusted_execution_engine 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade trusted_execution_engine 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update trusted_execution_engine

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i trusted_execution_engine 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i trusted_execution_engine

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2020-12355 in intel trusted_execution_engine?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update intel trusted_execution_engine packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2020-12355?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2020-12355?

CVE-2020-12355 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2020-12355
Weakness CWE-294
Vendor intel
Product trusted_execution_engine
Published 2020-11-12
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H