PT-2024-6365 · Intel · Intel Ethernet Network Controllers/Adapters

Published 2024-08-13 · Updated 2024-08-14 · CVE-2024-21807

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 Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters versions prior to 28.3

Description The issue is related to improper initialization and insecure privilege management in the Linux kernel mode driver for Intel 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 or later to prevent local access exploit and potential privilege escalation.

Fix

Improper Privilege Management

Improper Initialization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

CWE-665

Related Identifiers

BDU:2024-07407

CVE-2024-21807

Affected Products

Intel Ethernet Network Controllers/Adapters

References · 7

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21807 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2024-07407 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1823719112465420731 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CveFindCom/status/1823789805680910459 · Twitter Post
• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2024-21807 · Note
• https://vuldb.com/?id.274575 · Note
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00918.html · Note