Improper Initialization in Intel Ethernet I210 Controller Network Adapters
CVE-2020-0522

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Ethernet I210 Controller Series Of Network Adapters
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2021

What is CVE-2020-0522?

The firmware of Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series network adapters contains an improper initialization flaw. This vulnerability could allow a privileged user with local access to enable a state that results in a denial of service condition. This highlights the importance of keeping firmware up to date to mitigate such potential disruptions.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters before version 3.30

References

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

Score:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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