Insufficient Access Control in Intel Ethernet Controllers by Intel
CVE-2020-24492

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) 722 Ethernet Controllers
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2021

What is CVE-2020-24492?

The firmware for Intel's 722 Ethernet Controllers, prior to version 1.5, contains a flaw related to insufficient access control. This vulnerability may allow a privileged user to conduct local actions that could result in a denial of service condition. This risk underlines the importance of ensuring firmware is up-to-date and securely configured to mitigate potential local exploits.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) 722 Ethernet Controllers before version 1.5

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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