Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in Intel Ethernet Adapters 800 Series Controllers
CVE-2021-0008

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the firmware of Intel Ethernet Adapters 800 Series Controllers that may allow a privileged user to exploit uncontrolled resource consumption. This could enable a denial of service condition through local access to the affected systems. Users of these adapters should update to version 1.5.3.0 or later to mitigate this risk.

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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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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