CVE-2020-24458: intel killer Incomplete Cleanup
CVSS: 5.2v3.1MediumModified
Published 17-02-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-24458 is a medium (CVSS 5.2) Incomplete Cleanup vulnerability in intel killer. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.2/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.42%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 17-02-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Incomplete cleanup in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer (TM) drivers before version 22.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure and denial of service<b> </b>via adjacent access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:LSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
35%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.42% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.42%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel2 products
- killer< 22.0
- proset\/wireless_wifi< 22.0
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00448.htmlX Refsource MISCPatchVendor Advisory