CVE-2024-24968: Medium severity debian/intel-microcode vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2024
·
Updated

Improper finite state machines (FSMs) in hardware logic in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an privileged user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
debian/intel-microcode<=3.20240813.1~deb11u1, <=3.20231114.1~deb12u1
3.20240910.1~deb11u13.20240910.1~deb12u13.20241112.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/intel-microcode to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.20240910.1~deb11u1Fixed in 3.20240910.1~deb12u1Fixed in 3.20241112.1

Event History

Sep 11, 2024
News Published
via The Register·01:27 AM
Sep 15, 2024
News Published
via The Register·01:30 AM
Sep 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:11 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24968?

CVE-2024-24968 has a severity rating that could allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-24968?

To fix CVE-2024-24968, you should update the affected intel-microcode packages to the specified fixed versions.

3

Which Intel processors are affected by CVE-2024-24968?

CVE-2024-24968 affects certain Intel processors that utilize improper finite state machines in their hardware logic.

4

Can two different versions of the intel-microcode package be simultaneously installed for CVE-2024-24968?

No, you must ensure that only one of the specified fixed versions of the intel-microcode package is installed to mitigate CVE-2024-24968.

5

Is local access required to exploit CVE-2024-24968?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-24968 requires local access by a privileged user.

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