Insufficient Input Validation in Intel Ethernet Controllers by Intel
CVE-2020-24505

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) 700-series Of Ethernet Controllers
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2021

What is CVE-2020-24505?

The vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation in the firmware for Intel's 700-series Ethernet Controllers prior to version 7.3. This flaw allows a privileged user with local access to potentially exploit the system and enable a denial of service. Organizations using these controllers are advised to assess their exposure and consider updating to the latest firmware to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) 700-series of Ethernet Controllers before version 7.3

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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