SB2020111607 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller

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SB2020111607 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller

Published: November 16, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020111607
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8693)

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local administrator can trigger memory corruption, gain elevated privieges and cause a denial of service (DoS) conditon on the target system.


2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8692)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions, escalate privileges and cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on the target system.


3) Protection Mechanism Failure (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8690)

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. A local administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions, elevate privileges on the system and cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.


4) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8691)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local administrator to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in the firmware, which leads to privilege escalation and denial of service (DoS) condition.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References