CVE-2024-21807 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper initialization in Intel Ethernet network adapter drivers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-21807?
CVE-2024-21807 is a critical vulnerability in Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters, published on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21807?
How do I fix CVE-2024-21807?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-21807 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-21807 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21807 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2mxh-j9g4-gj85.