CVE-2024-48869 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

Improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 processor with E-cores when using Intel(R) Trust Domain Extensions (Intel(R) TDX) or Intel(R) Software Guard Extensions (Intel(R) SGX) may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1256

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01268.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-48869?

CVE-2024-48869 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 processor with E-cores when using Intel(R) Trust Domain Extensions (Intel(R) TDX) or Intel(R) Software Guar...

How severe is CVE-2024-48869?

CVE-2024-48869 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-48869?

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