Products
Linux kernel
- before version 28.3
Source
secure@intel.com
Tags
CVE-2024-21807 details
Published : Aug. 14, 2024, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified : Aug. 14, 2024, 5:49 p.m.
Last Modified : Aug. 14, 2024, 5:49 p.m.
Description
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.
CVSS Score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8.8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|
Weakness
| Weakness | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
| CWE-665 | Improper Initialization | The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. |
CVSS Data
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
Base Score
8.8
Exploitability Score
2.0
Impact Score
6.0
Base Severity
HIGH
Vector String : CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
| URL | Source |
|---|---|
| https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00918.html | secure@intel.com |
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