CVE-2024-31068: Medium severity intel processors vulnerability
Published Feb 12, 2025
·Updated
Improper Finite State Machines (FSMs) in Hardware Logic for some Intel(R) Processors may allow privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Intel Intel Processors
debian/intel-microcode<=3.20240813.1~deb11u1, <=3.20241112.1~deb11u1, <=3.20241112.1~deb12u1, <=3.20231114.1~deb12u1
3.20250211.1
Event History
Feb 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 25, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-31068?
CVE-2024-31068 is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential to enable denial of service via local access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-31068?
There is no direct fix for CVE-2024-31068, but applying the latest firmware updates and patches from Intel may mitigate the risk.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-31068?
CVE-2024-31068 affects certain Intel processors that use improper finite state machine implementations.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-31068?
CVE-2024-31068 is categorized as an improper finite state machine vulnerability in hardware logic.
5
Can CVE-2024-31068 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2024-31068 requires local access for exploitation.