#VU55807 Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Ethernet Adapters 800 Series Controllers
Vulnerability identifier: #VU55807
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-754
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Ethernet Adapters 800 Series Controllers
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper conditions check in firmware. A local administrator can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00479.html
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.
