#VU48430 Buffer overflow in Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software - CVE-2020-8693 

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#VU48430 Buffer overflow in Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controller Software - CVE-2020-8693

Published: November 12, 2020 / Updated: November 16, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48430
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8693
CWE-ID: CWE-119
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 compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local administrator can trigger memory corruption, gain elevated privieges and cause a denial of service (DoS) conditon on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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