CVE-2020-0524

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.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory intel.com
Affected: n/a Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00318.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0524?
CVE-2020-0524 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-0524?
To fix CVE-2020-0524, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-0524 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-0524 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-0524?
CVE-2020-0524 affects n/a Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters.
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