Buffer overflow in Intel Ethernet_800_series_controllers_driver
CVE-2024-23497
Out-of-bounds write in 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: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (8.0th 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
- Intel Ethernet_800_series_controllers_driver
- N/a Intel(r) Ethernet Network Controllers And Adapters — versions before version 28.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@intel.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-23497?
- CVE-2024-23497 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Ethernet_800_series_controllers_driver, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-08-14.
- How severe is CVE-2024-23497?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.