CVE-2020-24496
CVE-2020-24496 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X722-da2 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Insufficient input validation in the firmware for 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-2020-24496?
- Insufficient input validation in the firmware for 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-2020-24496?
- CVE-2020-24496 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-2020-24496 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-24496?
- CVE-2020-24496 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-2020-24496?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-24496 published?
- CVE-2020-24496 was published on 2021-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_network_adapter_x722-da2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_network_adapter_x722-da4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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