Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-24495

First published: Wed Feb 17 2021(Updated: )

Insufficient access control in the firmware for the Intel(R) 700-series of Ethernet Controllers before version 7.3 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Ethernet 700 Series software<7.3
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-AT2
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-AM2
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-AT2
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-BM2
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-DA2 for OCP
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-DA2
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-DA2 for OCP
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-DA4
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-DA4
Intel Ethernet network adapter x710-t2l
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T2L for OCP 3.0
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T4
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T4L
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T4L
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-TM4
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X722-DA2
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X722-DA4
Intel Ethernet network adapter XL710-AM1
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XL710-AM2
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XL710-BM1
Intel Ethernet network adapter xl710-bm2
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XL710-QDA1 for Open Compute Project
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XL710-QDA1 for Open Compute Project
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XL710-QDA2 for Open Compute Project
Intel Ethernet network adapter XL710-QDA2
Intel Ethernet network adapter xxv710-am1
Intel Ethernet network adapter xxv710-am2
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710-DA1 for OCP
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710-DA1
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710-DA2
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710-DA2T
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710-DAx for OCP

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-24495?

    CVE-2020-24495 is rated as medium severity due to the potential for denial of service by a privileged user.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-24495?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-24495, update the firmware of the affected Intel Ethernet controllers to version 7.3 or later.

  • Which Intel devices are affected by CVE-2020-24495?

    CVE-2020-24495 affects the Intel 700-series of Ethernet Controllers prior to version 7.3.

  • What impact does CVE-2020-24495 have on network security?

    CVE-2020-24495 may allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service, disrupting network operations.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-24495?

    There are no confirmed workarounds for CVE-2020-24495; updating firmware is the recommended action.

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