Escalation of Privilege Vulnerability in Intel Xeon Processor Configurations
CVE-2024-21820
8.5HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Intel
- 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.
Affected Version(s)
Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor memory controller configurations when using Intel(R) SGX See references