#VU50576 Improper Initialization in Intel Ethernet I210 Controller - CVE-2020-0522

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50576

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0522

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Ethernet I210 Controller
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters. A local user can run a specially crafted application to crash the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Ethernet I210 Controller: before 3.30

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00318.html

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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.