CVE-2020-0524

Name: CVE-2020-0524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-17T14:15:14.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0524 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper default permissions in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters before version 3.30 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper default permissions in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters before version 3.30 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

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

Published: Feb 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0524?

How severe is CVE-2020-0524?

CVE-2020-0524 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0524?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST