CVE-2020-24509 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Intel(R) SPS versions before SPS_E3_05.01.04.300.0, SPS_SoC-A_05.00.03.091.0, SPS_E5_04.04.04.023.0, or SPS_E5_04.04.03.263.0 may allow escalation of privilege through insufficient control flow management.

Understanding CVE-2020-24509

What is CVE-2020-24509?

CVE-2020-24509 is a vulnerability in Intel(R) SPS versions that could enable a privileged user to escalate their privileges locally due to inadequate control flow management.

The Impact of CVE-2020-24509

This vulnerability could lead to an escalation of privilege, allowing unauthorized users to gain elevated access rights on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-24509

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from insufficient control flow management in the subsystem of Intel(R) SPS versions specified.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel(R) SPS versions
Versions Affected: versions before SPS_E3_05.01.04.300.0, SPS_SoC-A_05.00.03.091.0, SPS_E5_04.04.04.023.0, or SPS_E5_04.04.03.263.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability may be exploited by a privileged user with local access to potentially enable escalation of privilege.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Intel to address the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or privilege escalation attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch systems to protect against known vulnerabilities.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access rights.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches from Intel to mitigate the CVE-2020-24509 vulnerability.