#VU50691 Improper access control in Ethernet E810 Adapter Driver for Linux - CVE-2020-24503

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50691

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24503

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Ethernet E810 Adapter Driver for Linux
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ethernet E810 Adapter Driver for Linux: before 1.0.4

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00462.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.