CVE-2023-22276
Description
Race condition in firmware for some Intel(R) Ethernet Controllers and Adapters E810 Series before version 1.7.2.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
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Race condition in Intel E810 Ethernet firmware before 1.7.2.4 allows authenticated local attacker to cause denial of service.
Vulnerability
A race condition exists in the firmware of Intel(R) Ethernet Controllers and Adapters E810 Series prior to version 1.7.2.4 [1]. The flaw occurs in firmware code that handles concurrent operations, potentially allowing an authenticated user with local access to trigger a timing window that leads to a denial of service.
Exploitation
An attacker must be an authenticated user with local access to the system. The race condition can be exploited by initiating specific sequences of operations that create a race window in the firmware's execution. The exact steps are not publicly detailed, but the attack requires precise timing to corrupt firmware state.
Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The affected Ethernet controller or adapter may become unresponsive or crash, disrupting network connectivity for the system and potentially affecting dependent services.
Mitigation
Intel has released firmware version 1.7.2.4 to address this vulnerability [1]. Users should update to this version or later. No workaround is documented; updating the firmware is the recommended mitigation.
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Affected products
2- Intel/Ethernet Controllers and Adapters E810 Seriesdescription
- Range: <1.7.2.4
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
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