#VU48430 Buffer overflow in Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software - CVE-2020-8693

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48430

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8693

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local administrator can trigger memory corruption, gain elevated privieges and cause a denial of service (DoS) conditon on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software: before 7.3

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00380

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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