#VU50697 Improper access control in Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software - CVE-2020-24495

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#VU50697 Improper access control in Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software - CVE-2020-24495

Published: February 15, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU50697
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24495
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software
Software vendor:
Intel

Description

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

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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