Intel Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters 4.4 on Linux Kernel Mode Driver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Intel Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters on Linux. This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel Mode Driver Handler. This manipulation causes access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-24986. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters on Linux. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Kernel Mode Driver Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper access control 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.

It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-24986 since 02/14/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/07/2024). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 28.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters 28.3

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02/14/2024 🔍
08/14/2024 +181 days 🔍
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09/07/2024 +24 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00918
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-24986 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-24986
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-274579

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2024 16:42
Updated: 09/07/2024 04:19
Changes: 08/14/2024 16:42 (77), 09/07/2024 04:19 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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