Escalation of Privilege Vulnerability in Intel Xeon Processor Configurations
CVE-2024-21820

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Xeon(r) Processor Memory Controller Configurations When Using Intel(r) Sgx
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-21820?

Incorrect default permissions in certain Intel Xeon processor memory controller configurations pose a risk during Intel SGX operations. This vulnerability may allow a privileged user to escalate privileges via local access, potentially compromising system integrity. Users are advised to review their configurations and apply safeguards to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor memory controller configurations when using Intel(R) SGX See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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