CVE-2024-23497 Memory corruption in Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters
An authenticated local attacker can exploit an out-of-bounds write in the Intel Ethernet kernel driver to escalate privileges.
- 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-2024-23497?
CVE-2024-23497 is a critical memory corruption 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
Out-of-bounds write 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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23497?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Ethernet 800 Series Controllers Driver.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23497?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23497 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-23497 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23497 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters
Sources
Also known as GHSA-975p-qpvw-m767.