CVE-2020-24480
CVE-2020-24480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Extreme Tuning Utility with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Out-of-bounds write in the Intel(R) XTU before version 6.5.3.25 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-24480?
- Out-of-bounds write in the Intel(R) XTU before version 6.5.3.25 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2020-24480?
- CVE-2020-24480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-24480 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-24480?
- CVE-2020-24480 affects Intel Extreme Tuning Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-24480?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-24480 published?
- CVE-2020-24480 was published on 2021-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:extreme_tuning_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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