PT-2021-2098 · Intel · Intel Ethernet I210 Controller

Published 2021-02-09 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2020-0525

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

5.5

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters versions prior to 3.30

Description: The issue is related to improper access control in the firmware of the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series, which may allow a privileged user to enable denial of service via local access. It is also mentioned that the vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 3.30, update the firmware to version 3.30 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting local access to the network adapters to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-00952

CVE-2020-0525

Affected Products

Intel Ethernet I210 Controller

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-0525 · Vendor Advisory
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00318.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0525 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-00952 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/10056 · Telegram Post
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021021007 · Note