Vulnerability identifier: #VU50701

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24501

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel E810 Ethernet Controllers
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the firmware. A remote administrator on the local network can trigger memory corruption and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00456.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.