PatchTheCVECVE-2024-29979: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake,
CVE-2024-29979 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.3) affecting securecore technology. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake allows Input Data Manipulation.This issue affects SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake: before 4.0.1.1012; SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake: before 4.1.0.568; SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake: before 4.2.1.292; SecureCo
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 2.3 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 92%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-754 |
| Published | 2025-01-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-29979?
securecore technology: upgrade to 4.0.1.1012, 4.1.0.568, 4.2.0.334, 4.2.1.292. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-29979 being exploited?
CVE-2024-29979 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-29979 affect?
CVE-2024-29979 affects securecore technology. Severity is low (CVSS 2.3). Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake allow
How urgent is CVE-2024-29979?
Priority 10/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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