#VU103953 Improper access control in Intel Ethernet Connection I219 Series - CVE-2024-39797

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103953

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39797

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Ethernet Connection I219 Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware

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 some drivers. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Ethernet Connection I219 Series: before 12.19.1.39

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External links
https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00590.html

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Q & A

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.