Intel CPU FSM improper finite state machines in hardware logic

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Intel CPU. This affects an unknown part of the component FSM. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper finite state machines in hardware logic. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-24968. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel CPU (unknown version). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component FSM. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper finite state machines in hardware logic vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1245. Faulty finite state machines (FSMs) in the hardware logic allow an attacker to put the system in an undefined state, to cause a denial of service (DoS) or gain privileges on the victim's system. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper finite state machines (FSMs) in hardware logic in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an privileged user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.

The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-24968 since 02/28/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 207723 (Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : Intel Microcode vulnerabilities (USN-7033-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (207723). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Improper finite state machines in hardware logic
CWE: CWE-1245
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 207723
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : Intel Microcode vulnerabilities (USN-7033-1)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/28/2024 🔍
09/16/2024 +200 days 🔍
09/16/2024 +0 days 🔍
05/05/2026 +596 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01097
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-24968 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-24968
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-277576

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2024 20:16
Updated: 05/05/2026 11:43
Changes: 09/16/2024 20:16 (74), 09/30/2024 06:48 (2), 05/05/2026 11:40 (1), 05/05/2026 11:43 (4)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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