#VU101933 Use-after-free in Intel Server Board M20NTP - CVE-2024-40885

 

#VU101933 Use-after-free in Intel Server Board M20NTP - CVE-2024-40885

Published: December 27, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU101933
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40885
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Intel Server Board M20NTP
Software vendor:
Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in in the UEFI firmware. A local privileged user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

External links