CVE-2020-24454 XML external entity in Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro Edition and Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Standard Edition

High 7.5 Published Updated

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in Intel Quartus Prime to disclose sensitive information via network access.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-24454?

CVE-2020-24454 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro Edition and Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Standard Edition, published on 12 Nov 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in subsystem forIntel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro Edition before version 20.3 and Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Standard Edition before version 20.2 may allow unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24454?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Quartus Prime.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24454?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24454 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-24454 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24454 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r96p-g9m9-mjp9.

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