Improper Buffer Management in Intel Ethernet Adapters 800 Series Controllers
CVE-2021-0004

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Intel(r) Ethernet Adapters 800 Series Controllers And Associated Adapters
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2021

Summary

The firmware of Intel Ethernet Adapters 800 Series Controllers contains an improper buffer restrictions vulnerability. A privileged user with local access may exploit this flaw to potentially enable a denial of service condition, disrupting normal functionality. This issue affects specific versions prior to 1.5.3.0, highlighting the importance of keeping firmware up to date to mitigate potential security risks. For detailed information, please refer to the official advisories.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters 800 Series Controllers and associated adapters before version 1.5.3.0

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210827-0009/
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-ann...
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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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