Intel Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters prior 28.3 on Linux Kernel Mode Driver initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters on Linux. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Kernel Mode Driver Handler. Performing a manipulation results in initialization. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-21807. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Intel Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters on Linux. This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel Mode Driver Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper initialization in the Linux kernel mode driver for some Intel(R) Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters before version 28.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-21807 since 02/14/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 28.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters 28.3

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02/14/2024 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00918
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21807 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21807
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-274575

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2024 16:31
Changes: 08/14/2024 16:31 (76)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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