Intel Processors improper finite state machines in hardware logic

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Intel Processors. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation causes improper finite state machines in hardware logic. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-31068. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Processors (affected version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Improper Finite State Machines (FSMs) in Hardware Logic for some Intel(R) Processors may allow privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-31068 since 05/02/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216356 (Fedora 41 : microcode_ctl (2025-c99f9d789a)), 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 (216356). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216356
Nessus Name: Fedora 41 : microcode_ctl (2025-c99f9d789a)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/02/2024 🔍
02/12/2025 +286 days 🔍
02/12/2025 +0 days 🔍
05/01/2026 +443 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01166
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-31068 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-31068
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295639

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2025 23:26
Updated: 05/01/2026 09:58
Changes: 02/12/2025 23:26 (72), 02/16/2025 13:03 (2), 05/01/2026 09:55 (1), 05/01/2026 09:58 (4)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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