CVE-2024-21853

Description

Improper finite state machines (FSMs) in the hardware logic in some 4th and 5th Generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processors may allow an authorized user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: n/a 4th and 5th Generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processors
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01101.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21853?
CVE-2024-21853 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21853?
To fix CVE-2024-21853, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-21853 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21853 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-21853?
CVE-2024-21853 affects n/a 4th and 5th Generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processors.
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