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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Intel Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters on Linux. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Kernel Mode Driver Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-21810. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intel Ethernet Network Controllers and Adapters on Linux and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Kernel Mode Driver Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper input validation 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.

The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-21810 since 02/14/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 28.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Countermeasuresinfo

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-2024-21810 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21810
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-274576

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2024 16:32
Changes: 08/14/2024 16:32 (43), 08/14/2024 16:33 (34)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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