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CVE-2020-24502: Input Validation

First published: Wed Feb 17 2021(Updated: )

Description: Improper input validation in some Intel(R) Ethernet E810 Adapter drivers for Linux before version 1.0.4 and before version 1.4.29.0 for Windows*, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access. References: <a href="https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00462.html">https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00462.html</a>

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-348.rt7.130.el8
0:4.18.0-348.rt7.130.el8
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-348.el8
0:4.18.0-348.el8
Intel Ethernet network Adapter E810 firmware Linux<1.0.4
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-CQDA1 for OCP
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-CQDA1
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-CQDA1 for OCP
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-CQDA2 for OCP 3.0
Intel Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters E810 Series
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-XXVDA2 for OCP
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-XXVDA2
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-XXVDA2
Intel Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters E810 Series
Intel Ethernet network Adapter E810 firmware Windows<1.4.29.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-24502?

    CVE-2020-24502 is a vulnerability that affects certain Intel Ethernet E810 Adapter drivers for Linux and Windows, allowing an authenticated user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-24502?

    CVE-2020-24502 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-24502?

    The affected software includes Intel Ethernet E810 Adapter drivers for Linux versions before 1.0.4 and Windows versions before 1.4.29.0, as well as specific versions of the Red Hat kernel.

  • How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2020-24502?

    An authenticated user can potentially exploit CVE-2020-24502 by using local access to enable a denial of service.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-24502?

    More information about CVE-2020-24502 can be found at the following references: [CVE-2020-24502](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-24502), [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24502), [Red Hat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1930379), [Red Hat Security Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:4140).

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