PT-2019-4526 · Intel · Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters

Robert Miller · Published 2019-12-10 · Updated 2020-08-24 · CVE-2019-0159

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux Administrative Tools for Intel(R) Network Adapters versions prior to 24.3

Description The issue is related to insufficient memory protection, which may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. It is also associated with insecure privilege management, which can be exploited by an attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For versions prior to 24.3, update to version 24.3 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-00551

CVE-2019-0159

Affected Products

Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0159 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-0159 · Vendor Advisory
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00237.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-00551 · Security Note