PT-2024-20688 · Linux · Linux Kernel

Published 2024-08-14 · Updated 2024-09-06 · CVE-2024-24986

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel mode driver for Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters versions prior to 28.3

Description The issue is related to improper access control in the Linux kernel mode driver for certain Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters. This may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Recommendations For versions prior to 28.3, update to version 28.3 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting local access to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-24986

Affected Products

Linux Kernel

References · 6

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00918.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-24986 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-24986 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1823719114818429338 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cvedetector/3152 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CveFindCom/status/1823729282834739272 · Twitter Post