Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel Microcode Package
Summary
UBUNTU-CVE-2024-24980: Protection mechanism failure in some 3rd, 4th, and 5th Generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Affects intel-microcode versions 1.20130906.1ubuntu2 – 3.20210608.0ubuntu0.14.04.1+esm1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Intel Microcode package is essential for updating the microcode of Intel processors, which helps in improving performance and fixing bugs. This package is particularly important for maintaining system stability and security across various Ubuntu LTS versions. The vulnerability in question affects 3rd, 4th, and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Processors, potentially allowing a privileged user to escalate their privileges through local access.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-24980, stems from a failure in the protection mechanism of certain Intel processors. This flaw could allow a privileged user to exploit local access to escalate their privileges, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive system resources. The technical implications of this vulnerability are significant, as it could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the affected systems.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds mentioned for this vulnerability. The best course of action is to apply the available updates as soon as possible.
Conclusion
In summary, CVE-2024-24980 is a significant vulnerability affecting the Intel Microcode package, which could lead to privilege escalation for users with local access. It is crucial for users to update their systems to the patched versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
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FAQ
CVE-2024-24980 is a vulnerability in Intel Microcode that allows a privileged user to escalate privileges through local access.
The vulnerability affects systems running specific versions of Intel Microcode on Ubuntu LTS, particularly those utilizing 3rd, 4th, and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Processors.
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The CVSS score for CVE-2024-24980 is 6.1, indicating a medium severity level.
No subscription is required for the fixed version of the Intel Microcode package on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and later versions.
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