CVE-2024-39609

Name: CVE-2024-39609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-13T21:15:27.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-39609 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Access Control in UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) Server Board M70KLP may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Access Control in UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) Server Board M70KLP may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Server Board M70klp2sb Firmware	< 01.04.0030

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01175.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39609?

Improper Access Control in UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) Server Board M70KLP may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2024-39609?

CVE-2024-39609 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39609?

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-2024-39609?

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Source: NVD / NIST