How severe is CVE-2024-21808?

CVE-2024-21808 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-21808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21808?

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

Does CVE-2024-21808 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21808 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19420.

When was CVE-2024-21808 published?

CVE-2024-21808 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21808

CVE-2024-21808 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. 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-92.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
CVSS v4: 1.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19420
Weakness: CWE-92
Published: 2024-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) VPL software before version 24.1.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21808?: Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) VPL software before version 24.1.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-21808?: CVE-2024-21808 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-21808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21808?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21808 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21808 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19420.
When was CVE-2024-21808 published?: CVE-2024-21808 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01131.html

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