Vulnerability identifier: #VU96093
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-665
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Intel Ethernet Adapter Driver Pack
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Intel Ethernet Adapter Driver Pack: 25.1 - 29.2.1
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00918.html
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.