Privilege escalation in Intel(r) Ethernet Network Controllers And Adapters
CVE-2024-21807
Improper initialization in the Linux kernel mode driver for some Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters before version 28.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Vulnerability class: Dirty Pipe (CVE-2022-0847)
EPSS: 0.002 (8.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- N/a Intel(r) Ethernet Network Controllers And Adapters — versions before version 28.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-21807?
- CVE-2024-21807 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(r) Ethernet Network Controllers And Adapters, classified under Improper Initialization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-08-14.
- How severe is CVE-2024-21807?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.