CVE-2020-24473

Name: CVE-2020-24473
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-09T20:15:08.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24473 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Out of bounds write in the BMC firmware for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 2.48.ce3e3bd2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out of bounds write in the BMC firmware for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 2.48.ce3e3bd2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Baseboard Management Controller Firmware	< 2.48.ce3e3bd2

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00476.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00476.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24473?

How severe is CVE-2020-24473?

CVE-2020-24473 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24473?

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