Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw affects Intel CSME firmware before specific fixed versions. A user who already has privileged local access could read information outside intended bounds, potentially exposing sensitive data. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a managed firmware remediation item. It is not presented as remotely exploitable or actively exploited in the bundle, but privileged local information disclosure in platform firmware still warrants tracking and scheduled updates.
Technical view
CVE-2020-24506 is an out-of-bounds read in an Intel CSME subsystem. Affected versions are before 12.0.81, 13.0.47, 13.30.17, 14.1.53, and 14.5.32. The stated impact is potential information disclosure via local access by a privileged user.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to systems running affected Intel CSME firmware branches. The bundle also cites NetApp and Siemens advisories, but does not provide specific downstream affected product details here.
Exploitation context
The provided sources indicate exploitation requires privileged local access. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no cited source here states active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and linked vendor advisories. No CVSS, CWE, proof of exploitation, or detailed technical root cause is included in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming broader product impact without vendor-specific confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Update Intel CSME to the fixed version for the applicable firmware branch.
- Review Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00459 for official remediation guidance.
- Check NetApp and Siemens advisories if those vendor environments are in scope.
- Limit and monitor privileged local access on potentially affected systems.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for Intel CSME firmware version and branch.
- Compare discovered versions against the fixed version thresholds listed for CVE-2020-24506.
- Check whether NetApp or Siemens advisories apply to deployed assets.
- Confirm remediation through firmware version reporting after updates.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00459.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210611-0004/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-309571.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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