CVE-2020-24486

Name: CVE-2020-24486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-09T19:15:08.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00463.htmlVendor 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
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00463.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Are you affected by CVE-2020-24486?

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Source: NVD / NIST