CWE
1220
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-39279

First published: Wed Feb 12 2025(Updated: )

Insufficient granularity of access control in UEFI firmware in some Intel(R) processors may allow a authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel UEFI Firmware
debian/intel-microcode<=3.20240813.1~deb11u1<=3.20241112.1~deb11u1<=3.20241112.1~deb12u1<=3.20231114.1~deb12u1<=3.20241112.1
3.20250211.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-39279?

    CVE-2024-39279 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-39279?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-39279, users should update their Intel UEFI firmware to the latest version provided by Intel.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-39279?

    CVE-2024-39279 affects systems that utilize specific Intel UEFI firmware in their processors.

  • What can an authenticated user do regarding CVE-2024-39279?

    An authenticated user may exploit CVE-2024-39279 to potentially enable denial of service through local access.

  • What is the nature of the access control issue in CVE-2024-39279?

    CVE-2024-39279 involves insufficient granularity of access control in UEFI firmware, allowing unauthorized actions by authenticated users.

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