Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel Xeon Processors
CVE-2024-24980

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
3rd, 4th, And 5th Generation Intel(r) Xeon(r) Processors
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 August 2024

Summary

Certain 3rd, 4th, and 5th Generation Intel Xeon processors are impacted by a vulnerability that may allow a privileged user local access, enabling potential escalation of privileges. This flaw in the protection mechanisms can expose sensitive environments to unauthorized modifications or access, highlighting the need for immediate attention and remediation by administrators.

Affected Version(s)

3rd, 4th, and 5th Generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processors See references

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
High
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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