Vulnerability identifier: #VU22949

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0143

CWE-ID: N/A

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Ethernet 700 Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition in Kernel-mode driver. A local user can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Ethernet 700 Series: All versions

Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00255.html
http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K08441753?utm_source=f5support&utm_medium=RSS

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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.