VDB-274583 · CVE-2024-21801 · intel-sa-01070

Intel TDX Module Software 1.5.01.00.592 insufficient control flow management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Intel TDX Module Software. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to insufficient control flow management. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-21801. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Intel TDX Module Software. This issue affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insufficient control flow management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-691. The code does not sufficiently manage its control flow during execution, creating conditions in which the control flow can be modified in unexpected ways. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) TDX module software before version 1.5.05.46.698 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-21801 since 01/17/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.5.05.46.698 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

TDX Module Software

Version

1.5.01.00.592

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.intel.com/

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Insufficient control flow management
CWE: CWE-691
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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: TDX Module Software 1.5.05.46.698

Timelineinfo

01/17/2024 🔍
08/14/2024 +209 days 🔍
08/14/2024 +0 days 🔍
09/02/2025 +384 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01070
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21801 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21801
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-274583

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2024 16:43
Updated: 09/02/2025 16:33
Changes: 08/14/2024 16:43 (74), 09/02/2025 16:33 (2)
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