MEDIUM
CVE-2020-24490
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: February 2, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Improper buffer restrictions in BlueZ may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access. This affects all Linux kernel versions that support BlueZ.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-24490 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00435.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00435.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-24490
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 2, 2021
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-24490 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.