CVE-2024-39797 Missing authorization in Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I219 Series
An authenticated local user can cause a denial of service in Intel Ethernet drivers due to improper access control.
- 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-2024-39797?
CVE-2024-39797 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I219 Series, published on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper access control in some drivers for Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I219 Series before version 12.19.1.39 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-39797?
How do I fix CVE-2024-39797?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-39797 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-39797 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-39797 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cg5c-r7gf-4xwg.