CVE-2024-24986 — HIGH (8.8)

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-24986?

CVE-2024-24986 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-24986?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Ethernet 800 Series Controllers Driver.

Vulnerability Description

Improper access control in Linux kernel mode driver for some Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters before version 28.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Ethernet 800 Series Controllers Driver	< 28.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00918.Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-24986?

CVE-2024-24986 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Improper access control in Linux kernel mode driver for some Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters before version 28.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of ...

How severe is CVE-2024-24986?

CVE-2024-24986 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-24986?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Ethernet 800 Series Controllers Driver.