Improper Access Control in Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810
CVE-2021-0198
4.4MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
Intel
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 17 November 2021
What is CVE-2021-0198?
The vulnerability involves improper access control within the firmware of the Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810 prior to version 1.5.5.6. This security flaw may permit a privileged user to trigger a denial of service condition through local access, potentially disrupting network operations and affecting system availability.

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Affected Version(s)
Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controller E810 before version 1.5.5.6
References
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