CVE-2020-0523
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CVE-2020-0523 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters before version 3.30 may potentially allow a privileged user to enable a denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper access control in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters before version 3.30 may potentially allow a privileged user to enable a denial of service via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Ethernet Controller I210 Firmware | < 3.30 |
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00318.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00318.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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