CVE-2024-21807

High

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-08-14
Last modified 2026-04-15
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

8.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-665

CVE-2024-21807 is classified as CWE-665

See CWE-665 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2024-21807 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2024-21807?

    CVE-2024-21807 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10 . CVE-2024-21807 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-21807?

    CVE-2024-21807 has a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-21807?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2024-21807. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2024-21807 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2024-21807 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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