Exposure of resource to wrong sphere in Intel Processors
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-668 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Improper isolation of shared resources in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Intel(R) Processors | See references | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Intel(R) Processors Vendor— Affected See references Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 5
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:intel:microcode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 20210608 | Vulnerable | Intel |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 10.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:netapp:fas\/aff_bios:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | NetApp |
| cpe:2.3:o:netapp:hci_compute_node_bios:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | NetApp |
| cpe:2.3:o:netapp:solidfire_bios:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | NetApp |
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:microcode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 20210608 Vulnerable ·Intel
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:fas\/aff_bios:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·NetApp
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:hci_compute_node_bios:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·NetApp
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:solidfire_bios:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·NetApp
Remediation
Red Hat 19 advisories
- RHSA-2021:3364 Released 2021-08-31 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 8.2) microcode_ctl-4:20191115-4.20210608.1.el8_2
- RHSA-2021:3317 Released 2021-08-31 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.6) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-47.23.el7_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server E4S (v. 7.6) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-47.23.el7_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 7.6) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-47.23.el7_6
- RHSA-2021:3322 Released 2021-08-31 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.3) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-16.42.el7_3
Show 16 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2021:3323 Released 2021-08-31 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.2) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-12.39.el7_2
- RHSA-2021:3255 Released 2021-08-24 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.4) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-22.41.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server E4S (v. 7.4) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-22.41.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 7.4) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-22.41.el7_4
- RHSA-2021:3176 Released 2021-08-17 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 8.1) microcode_ctl-4:20190618-1.20210608.1.el8_1
- RHSA-2021:3029 Released 2021-08-10 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.7) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-53.18.el7_7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.7) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-53.18.el7_7
- RHSA-2021:3028 Released 2021-08-09 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-73.11.el7_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-73.11.el7_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-73.11.el7_9
- RHSA-2021:3027 Released 2021-08-09 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) microcode_ctl-4:20210216-1.20210608.1.el8_4
- RHSA-2021:2305 Released 2021-06-09 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-73.9.el7_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-73.9.el7_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-73.9.el7_9
- RHSA-2021:2304 Released 2021-06-09 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.7) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-53.16.el7_7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.7) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-53.16.el7_7
- RHSA-2021:2303 Released 2021-06-09 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.6) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-47.21.el7_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server E4S (v. 7.6) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-47.21.el7_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 7.6) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-47.21.el7_6
- RHSA-2021:2301 Released 2021-06-09 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.4) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-22.39.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server E4S (v. 7.4) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-22.39.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 7.4) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-22.39.el7_4
- RHSA-2021:2308 Released 2021-06-09 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) microcode_ctl-4:20210216-1.20210525.1.el8_4
- RHSA-2021:2307 Released 2021-06-09 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 8.2) microcode_ctl-4:20191115-4.20210525.1.el8_2
- RHSA-2021:2306 Released 2021-06-09 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 8.1) microcode_ctl-4:20190618-1.20210525.1.el8_1
- RHSA-2021:2300 Released 2021-06-09 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.2) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-12.37.el7_2
- RHSA-2021:2302 Released 2021-06-09 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.3) microcode_ctl-2:2.1-16.40.el7_3
- RHSA-2021:2299 Released 2021-06-09 · Red Hat rating Importantmicrocode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6 ELS) microcode_ctl-2:1.17-33.33.el6_10
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Intel(R) Processors — DSA-4934
2 records Highest priority Priority LOW 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2020-15024 Observable discrepancy in Intel ProcessorsPriority LOW 16
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2308, RHSA-2021:3027 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 8.1) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2306, RHSA-2021:3176 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 8.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2307, RHSA-2021:3364 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2305, RHSA-2021:3028 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2304, RHSA-2021:3029 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2299 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2305, RHSA-2021:3028 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2300, RHSA-2021:3323 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.3) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2302, RHSA-2021:3322 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2301, RHSA-2021:3255 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2303, RHSA-2021:3317 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server E4S (v. 7.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2301, RHSA-2021:3255 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server E4S (v. 7.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2303, RHSA-2021:3317 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2304, RHSA-2021:3029 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 7.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2301, RHSA-2021:3255 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 7.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2303, RHSA-2021:3317 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:2305, RHSA-2021:3028 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-24511
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-47r2-gqx8-p99j
- 2026-10-08 CISA SSVC decision points changed
References
Advisory 5
Sources
- CVE-2020-24511 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-24511 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-47r2-gqx8-p99j · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2020-24511 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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