#VU54191 Incomplete cleanup in Intel products - CVE-2020-24489

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54191

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24489

CWE-ID: CWE-459

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
11th Generation Intel Core Processors
Intel Pentium Processor N Series Intel Celeron Processor J Series
Intel Celeron Processor N Series Intel Atom Processor
Intel Celeron Processor N Series
Intel Pentium Processor Silver Series
Intel Core Processors with Intel Hybrid Technology
Intel Pentium Processor J Series
Intel Atom Processor E3900 Series
Intel Pentium Processor N Series

Software vendor:
Intel

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

The vulnerability exists due to incomplete cleanup, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00442.html