Vulnerability identifier: #VU22951

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0145

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in i40e driver. A local user can trigger memory corruption and escalate privileges 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

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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.