CVE-2024-23981 Integer overflow in Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters
An authenticated local attacker can exploit a wrap-around error 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-2024-23981?
CVE-2024-23981 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
Wrap-around error 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23981?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Ethernet 800 Series Controllers Driver.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23981?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23981 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-23981 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23981 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2gqg-96r8-5h58.