Vulnerability identifier: #VU96096
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/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:
Intel Ethernet Adapter Driver Pack
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Update Utility for Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810 Series
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 error handling in Linux kernel mode driver. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
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.