Insufficient Input Validation in i40e Driver for Intel Ethernet Controllers
CVE-2019-0149

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
2019.2 Ipu – Intel(r) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2019

Summary

The i40e driver for Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controllers contains a flaw due to insufficient input validation. This vulnerability may permit an authenticated user to perform actions that result in a denial of service, which can be executed through local access. Users of affected versions prior to 2.8.43 are advised to apply necessary updates to mitigate this security risk.

Affected Version(s)

2019.2 IPU – Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers See provided reference

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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