CVE-2020-24495

CVE-2020-24495 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Ethernet Network Adapter 700 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) 700-series of Ethernet Controllers before version 7.3 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24495?
Insufficient access control in the firmware for the Intel(R) 700-series of Ethernet Controllers before version 7.3 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-24495?
CVE-2020-24495 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-2020-24495 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-2020-24495?
CVE-2020-24495 affects Intel Ethernet Network Adapter 700 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24495?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-24495 published?
CVE-2020-24495 was published on 2021-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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