Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Intel Ethernet Adapters
CVE-2021-0009

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2021-0009?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the firmware of Intel Ethernet Adapters 800 Series Controllers, allowing unauthenticated users with adjacent access to potentially execute a denial of service attack. Affected systems running versions prior to 1.5.3.0 are particularly at risk, emphasizing the need for timely updates to enhance security measures and protect against unauthorized exploits.

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:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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