CVE-2020-24451

Name: CVE-2020-24451
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-17T14:15:16.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24451 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Optane(TM) DC Persistent Memory installer for Windows* before version 1.00.00.3506 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Optane(TM) DC Persistent Memory installer for Windows* before version 1.00.00.3506 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Optane Dc Persistent Memory Module Management	< 1.00.00.3506

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00436.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00436.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24451?

How severe is CVE-2020-24451?

CVE-2020-24451 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24451?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST