CVE-2020-24493: Medium severity intel ethernet 700 series software vulnerability
Insufficient access control in the firmware for the Intel(R) 700-series of Ethernet Controllers before version 8.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24493?
CVE-2020-24493 is categorized with moderate severity due to insufficient access control in the firmware of Intel Ethernet Controllers.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24493?
To mitigate CVE-2020-24493, update the firmware for Intel 700-series Ethernet Controllers to version 8.0 or newer.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-24493?
CVE-2020-24493 affects devices running vulnerable versions of Intel Ethernet 700-series firmware prior to version 8.0.
What kind of impact does CVE-2020-24493 have?
CVE-2020-24493 could allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Is CVE-2020-24493 being actively exploited?
As of now, there are no indications that CVE-2020-24493 is being actively exploited in the wild.