#VU104004 Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions in Intel Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack and Intel 800 Series Ethernet Linux Kernel Mode Driver - CVE-2024-39286

Vulnerability identifier: #VU104004

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39286

CWE-ID: CWE-279

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack
Hardware solutions / Drivers
Intel 800 Series Ethernet Linux Kernel Mode Driver
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect execution-assigned permissions. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack: before 29.3

Intel 800 Series Ethernet Linux Kernel Mode Driver: before 1.15.4

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External links
https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01236.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.