CVE-2024-42492 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

Uncontrolled search path element in some BIOS and System Firmware Update Package for Intel(R) Server M50FCP family before version R01.02.0002 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01237.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-42492?

CVE-2024-42492 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Uncontrolled search path element in some BIOS and System Firmware Update Package for Intel(R) Server M50FCP family before version R01.02.0002 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalati...

How severe is CVE-2024-42492?

CVE-2024-42492 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-42492?

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