Privilege Escalation and Denial of Service in Intel Ethernet Controllers

CVE-2020-8690

What is CVE-2020-8690?

A security flaw in Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controllers prior to version 7.3 could permit a privileged user to exploit weaknesses, leading to potential privilege escalation or denial of service scenarios through local access. This flaw emphasizes the importance of updating affected systems to mitigate risks.

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