SB2021032618 - Multiple vulnerabilities inIntel I210 network adapter in F5 BIG-IP

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0523)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters. A local privileged user can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

2) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0524)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters. A local user can perform a denial of service attack.

3) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0525)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

4) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0522)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters. A local user can run a specially crafted application to crash the system.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

References

• https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K31445234<br>
• https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K83504933<br>
• https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K44482551<br>
• https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K37283878<br></p>