CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-24505: Input Validation

First published: Wed Feb 17 2021(Updated: )

Insufficient input validation 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-2020-24505?

    The severity of CVE-2020-24505 is classified as moderate.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-24505?

    To fix CVE-2020-24505, update the firmware of the Intel Ethernet Controllers to version 7.3 or later.

  • What components are affected by CVE-2020-24505?

    CVE-2020-24505 affects Intel Ethernet Controllers in the 700-series firmware before version 7.3.

  • Can CVE-2020-24505 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2020-24505 requires local access to potentially enable a denial of service, making remote exploitation unlikely.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-24505?

    Privileged users with access to vulnerable Intel Ethernet 700-series devices are affected by CVE-2020-24505.

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