VDB-319694 · CVE-2025-26697 · intel-sa-01335

Intel 700 Series Ethernet up to 2.28.4 Linux Kernel-Mode Driver resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel 700 Series Ethernet up to 2.28.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Linux Kernel-Mode Driver. Such manipulation leads to resource consumption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-26697. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel 700 Series Ethernet up to 2.28.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Linux Kernel-Mode Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Uncontrolled resource consumption in the Linux kernel-mode driver for some Intel(R) 700 Series Ethernet before version 2.28.5 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service.

The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-26697 since 02/21/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 2.28.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

700 Series Ethernet

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.intel.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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CNA Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: 700 Series Ethernet 2.28.5

Timelineinfo

02/21/2025 CVE reserved
08/12/2025 +171 days Advisory disclosed
08/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01335
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-26697 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-26697
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319694

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2025 20:22
Changes: 08/12/2025 20:22 (77)
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