CVE-2024-38660: Low severity Intel Xeon Processor Family vulnerability
Published Nov 13, 2024
·Updated
Protection mechanism failure in the SPP for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor family (E-Core) may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel Xeon Processor Family
Event History
Nov 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38660?
CVE-2024-38660 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable privilege escalation.
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How do I fix CVE-2024-38660?
To mitigate CVE-2024-38660, apply the latest firmware updates provided by Intel for affected Xeon Processor Family models.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-38660?
CVE-2024-38660 affects users of Intel Xeon Processor Family (E-Core) processors who have authenticated local access.
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What is the potential impact of CVE-2024-38660?
The potential impact of CVE-2024-38660 includes unauthorized escalation of privileges for authenticated users on affected systems.
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When was CVE-2024-38660 published?
CVE-2024-38660 was published on October 20, 2024.