Description
Improper input validation in the Intel(R) Ethernet ixgbe driver for Linux before version 3.17.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00555.html
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211210-0005/
Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.0007
EPSS Percentile
20.3%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-20
Status
published
Products (1)
intel/ethernet_500_series_controllers_driver
< 3.17.3
Published
Nov 17, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026