PT-2021-2001 · Intel · Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controllers

Published 2021-02-09 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2020-24495

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

6.2

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Intel(R) 700-series of Ethernet Controllers versions prior to 7.3

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 7.3, update to version 7.3 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting local access to the Ethernet Controllers to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-00831

CVE-2020-24495

Affected Products

Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controllers

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24495 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-00831 · Security Note
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00456.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-24495 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/23710 · Telegram Post