What is CVE-2024-24986?

CVE-2024-24986 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10, classified as a Improper Access Control flaw (CWE-284). CVE-2024-24986 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-24986?

CVE-2024-24986 has a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10, rated High severity. 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-2024-24986?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2024-24986. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2024-24986 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-24986 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is Improper Access Control (CWE-284)?

The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorised actor. See MITRE CWE for full details: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/284.html

CVE-2024-24986

High

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.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2024-08-14

Last modified 2024-09-06

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-284

CVE-2024-24986 is a Improper Access Control vulnerability

What is Improper Access Control?

The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorised actor. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2024-24986 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Intel
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00918.html

Vendor Advisory

Details

CVE ID CVE-2024-24986

Severity High

CVSS score 8.8 / 10

CVSS version 3.1

Published 2024-08-14

Modified 2024-09-06

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24986?

CVE-2024-24986 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Access Control flaw (CWE-284) . CVE-2024-24986 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-24986?

CVE-2024-24986 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-2024-24986?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2024-24986. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2024-24986 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2024-24986 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Improper Access Control (CWE-284)?

The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorised actor. View CWE-284 on MITRE CWE →