#VU50578 Incorrect default permissions in Intel Ethernet I210 Controller - CVE-2020-0524

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50578

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0524

CWE-ID: CWE-276

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 attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters. A local user can perform a denial of service attack.

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.