SB2017011001 - Remote denial of service in Intel Ethernet Controller X710 and XL710



SB2017011001 - Remote denial of service in Intel Ethernet Controller X710 and XL710

Published: January 10, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017011001
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8106)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause denial of service conditions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user-supplied data in Intel Ethernet Controller X710 and XL710. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to vulnerable controller and cause denial of service conditions.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in network failure.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.