What is CVE-2024-24986?

CVE-2024-24986 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Ethernet_800_series_controllers_driver, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-08-14.

How severe is CVE-2024-24986?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel Ethernet_800_series_controllers_driver

CVE-2024-24986

Improper access control 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.

EPSS: 0.002 (5.5th 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)

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control

References

secure@intel.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24986?: CVE-2024-24986 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Ethernet_800_series_controllers_driver, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-08-14.
How severe is CVE-2024-24986?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.