CVE-2020-24486
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2020-24486 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper input validation in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | All versions |
| Netapp | Aff Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | E-Series Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Fas Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Hci Compute Node Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Hci Storage Node Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Solidfire Bios | All versions |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc547g Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-309571.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210702-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-309571.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210702-0002/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24486?
Improper input validation in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-24486?
CVE-2020-24486 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24486?
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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