CVE-2020-24494

CVE-2020-24494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X722-da2 Firmware 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.

Key facts

Description

Insufficient access control in the firmware for the Intel(R) 722 Ethernet Controllers before version 1.4.3 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24494?
Insufficient access control in the firmware for the Intel(R) 722 Ethernet Controllers before version 1.4.3 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-24494?
CVE-2020-24494 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-2020-24494 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24494?
CVE-2020-24494 primarily affects Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X722-da2 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24494?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-24494 published?
CVE-2020-24494 was published on 2021-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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