PT-2021-2100 · Intel · Intel Ethernet I210 Controller

Published 2021-02-09 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2020-0523

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

4.6

Medium

Base vector

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

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, which may allow a privileged user to enable a denial of service via local access. This could potentially be exploited by an attacker to cause a disruption in 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:2021-00954

CVE-2020-0523

Affected Products

Intel Ethernet I210 Controller

References · 6

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-00954 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-0523 · 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-2020-0523 · Security Note
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021021007 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/10314 · Telegram Post