#VU48432 Protection Mechanism Failure in Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software - CVE-2020-8690

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48432

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-2020-8690

CWE-ID: CWE-693

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 bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. A local administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions, elevate privileges on the system and cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.

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.