CVE-2020-24509
CVE-2020-24509 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Server Platform Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Intel Server Platform Services
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insufficient control flow management in subsystem in Intel(R) SPS versions before SPS_E3_05.01.04.300.0, SPS_SoC-A_05.00.03.091.0, SPS_E5_04.04.04.023.0, or SPS_E5_04.04.03.263.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-24509?
- Insufficient control flow management in subsystem in Intel(R) SPS versions before SPS_E3_05.01.04.300.0, SPS_SoC-A_05.00.03.091.0, SPS_E5_04.04.04.023.0, or SPS_E5_04.04.03.263.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2020-24509?
- CVE-2020-24509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-24509 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-24509?
- CVE-2020-24509 primarily affects Intel Server Platform Services. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-24509?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-24509 published?
- CVE-2020-24509 was published on 2021-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210611-0003/
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00459.html
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:server_platform_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:server_platform_services:sps_e3_05.01.04.300.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:server_platform_services:sps_e5_04.04.03.263.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:server_platform_services:sps_e5_04.04.04.023.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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