CVE-2020-24454 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-24454 affecting Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro and Standard Editions before versions 20.3 and 20.2. Find out how to mitigate the Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability.
Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro Edition and Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Standard Edition before versions 20.3 and 20.2 are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability that may lead to information disclosure.
Understanding CVE-2020-24454
This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro and Standard Editions.
What is CVE-2020-24454?
The vulnerability in Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro and Standard Editions before versions 20.3 and 20.2 allows unauthenticated users to potentially disclose information via network access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-24454
The vulnerability could enable unauthorized users to access sensitive information, leading to potential data breaches and privacy violations.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-24454
This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability involves an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in the subsystem of Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro and Standard Editions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro Edition and Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Standard Edition
- Versions Affected: Before 20.3 for Pro Edition and before 20.2 for Standard Edition
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability may be exploited by unauthenticated users through network access to potentially disclose sensitive information.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-24454 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro and Standard Editions to versions 20.3 and 20.2 respectively.
- Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor for security updates and patches from Intel.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Intel to address the vulnerability.