How severe is CVE-2020-24451?

CVE-2020-24451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24451 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24451?

CVE-2020-24451 affects Intel Optane Dc Persistent Memory Module Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24451?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-24451 published?

CVE-2020-24451 was published on 2021-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24451

CVE-2020-24451 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Optane Dc Persistent Memory Module Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Intel Optane Dc Persistent Memory Module Management
Published: 2021-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Optane(TM) DC Persistent Memory installer for Windows* before version 1.00.00.3506 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24451?: Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Optane(TM) DC Persistent Memory installer for Windows* before version 1.00.00.3506 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-24451?: CVE-2020-24451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24451 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24451?: CVE-2020-24451 affects Intel Optane Dc Persistent Memory Module Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24451?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-24451 published?: CVE-2020-24451 was published on 2021-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00436.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:optane_dc_persistent_memory_module_management:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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