CVE-2021-0197: Medium severity intel ethernet network controller e810-xxvam2 firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 17, 2021
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Updated

Protection mechanism failure in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controller E810 before version 1.5.5.6 may allow a privileged user to enable a denial of service via local access.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810-xxvam2 Firmware<1.5.5.6
Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810-xxvam2
Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810-cam1 Firmware<1.5.5.6
Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810-cam1
Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810-cam2 Firmware<1.5.5.6
Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810-cam2

Event History

Nov 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-0197?

CVE-2021-0197 is a vulnerability in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controller E810 before version 1.5.5.6 that may allow a privileged user to enable a denial of service via local access.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-0197?

CVE-2021-0197 has a severity value of 4.4, which is considered medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-0197?

Software versions before 1.5.5.6 of Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810-xxvam2 Firmware and Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810-cam1 Firmware are affected by CVE-2021-0197.

4

How can a privileged user exploit CVE-2021-0197?

A privileged user can exploit CVE-2021-0197 by enabling a denial of service through local access.

5

Are Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810-xxvam2 and Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810-cam1 vulnerable to CVE-2021-0197?

No, Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810-xxvam2 and Intel Ethernet Network Controller E810-cam1 are not vulnerable to CVE-2021-0197.

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