Vulnerability identifier: #VU54147
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-404
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
1st Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon W processor 3200 series
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon W processor 3100 series
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Security Library
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to missing release of resource after effective lifetime in an API. A remote administrator can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
1st Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor: All versions
Intel Xeon W processor 3200 series: All versions
Intel Xeon W processor 3100 series: All versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00521.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.