CVE-2020-24512

Name: CVE-2020-24512
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-09T19:15:08.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24512 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Observable timing discrepancy in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Observable timing discrepancy in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-203

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Microcode	< 20210608
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Netapp	Fas\/Aff Bios	All versions
Netapp	Hci Compute Node Bios	All versions
Netapp	Solidfire Bios	All versions

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-309571.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00022.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210611-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4934Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00464.htmlVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-309571.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00022.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210611-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4934Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00464.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24512?

Observable timing discrepancy in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

How severe is CVE-2020-24512?

CVE-2020-24512 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24512?

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-2020-24512?

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Source: NVD / NIST