#VU22947 Buffer overflow in Intel Ethernet 700 Series and Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software - CVE-2019-0140

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22947

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0140

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Ethernet 700 Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in firmware. An attacker on adjacent network can trigger memory corruption and escalate privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Ethernet 700 Series: before 7.0

Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software: before 24.0

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00255.html
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K08441753?utm_source=f5support&utm_medium=RSS

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.