CVE-2020-24492: Medium severity intel ethernet network adapter x722da2 firmware vulnerability

Published Feb 17, 2021
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Updated

Insufficient access control in the firmware for the Intel(R) 722 Ethernet Controllers before version 1.5 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X722-da2 Firmware<1.5
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X722-da2
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X722-da4 Firmware<1.5
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X722-da4

Event History

Feb 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24492?

CVE-2020-24492 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to insufficient access control that may allow a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-24492?

To mitigate CVE-2020-24492, update the firmware for Intel Ethernet Controllers to version 1.5 or later.

3

What type of devices are affected by CVE-2020-24492?

CVE-2020-24492 affects the Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X722-DA2 and X722-DA4 with firmware versions prior to 1.5.

4

Can a non-privileged user exploit CVE-2020-24492?

A non-privileged user cannot exploit CVE-2020-24492 as it requires privileged access to enable a denial of service.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2020-24492?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2020-24492; the recommended action is to upgrade the firmware.

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