How severe is CVE-2020-24502?

CVE-2020-24502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24502?

CVE-2020-24502 primarily affects Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810 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-2020-24502?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-24502 published?

CVE-2020-24502 was published on 2021-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24502

CVE-2020-24502 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810 Firmware
Published: 2021-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in some Intel(R) Ethernet E810 Adapter drivers for Linux before version 1.0.4 and before version 1.4.29.0 for Windows*, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24502?: Improper input validation in some Intel(R) Ethernet E810 Adapter drivers for Linux before version 1.0.4 and before version 1.4.29.0 for Windows*, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-24502?: CVE-2020-24502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24502?: CVE-2020-24502 primarily affects Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810 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-2020-24502?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-24502 published?: CVE-2020-24502 was published on 2021-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00462.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_network_adapter_e810_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_network_adapter_e810_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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