CVE-2024-40885 — MEDIUM (6.4)

Vulnerability Description

Use after free in the UEFI firmware of some Intel(R) Server M20NTP BIOS may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40885?

CVE-2024-40885 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Use after free in the UEFI firmware of some Intel(R) Server M20NTP BIOS may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2024-40885?

CVE-2024-40885 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40885?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.