PT-2021-2000 · Intel · Intel 722 Ethernet Controllers

Published 2021-02-09 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2020-24494

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

5.2

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Intel(R) 722 Ethernet Controllers versions prior to 1.4.3

Description The issue is related to insufficient access control in the firmware, which may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access. This could lead to a disruption in service.

Recommendations For versions prior to 1.4.3, update to version 1.4.3 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting local access to the controller to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-00830

CVE-2020-24494

Affected Products

Intel 722 Ethernet Controllers

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-24494 · Vendor Advisory
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00456.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-00830 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24494 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/10048 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/23709 · Telegram Post