CVE-2020-0524
CVE-2020-0524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Ethernet Controller I210 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Intel Ethernet Controller I210 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper default permissions in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters before version 3.30 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-0524?
- Improper default permissions in the firmware for the Intel(R) Ethernet I210 Controller series of network adapters before version 3.30 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2020-0524?
- CVE-2020-0524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-0524 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-0524?
- CVE-2020-0524 affects Intel Ethernet Controller I210 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-0524?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-0524 published?
- CVE-2020-0524 was published on 2021-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_controller_i210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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