CVE-2020-24481

CVE-2020-24481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Quartus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Insecure inherited permissions for the Intel(R) Quartus Prime Pro and Standard edition software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24481?
Insecure inherited permissions for the Intel(R) Quartus Prime Pro and Standard edition software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-24481?
CVE-2020-24481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24481 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24481?
CVE-2020-24481 primarily affects Intel Quartus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24481?
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-2020-24481 published?
CVE-2020-24481 was published on 2021-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)