LOW
CVE-2020-24512
CWE-203Published: June 9, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Observable timing discrepancy in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-24512 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-309571.pdfThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00022.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210611-0005/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4934Third Party Advisory
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https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-309571.pdfThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00022.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210611-0005/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4934Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-24512
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-203
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 9, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-203)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-24512 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.