CVE-2019-0148 : Security Advisory and Response

An authenticated user with local access to versions prior to 7.0 of Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers may exploit a resource leak in the i40e driver, resulting in a potential denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2019-0148

This CVE involves a resource leak in the i40e driver for Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers, potentially enabling a denial of service attack.

What is CVE-2019-0148?

CVE-2019-0148 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user with local access to exploit a resource leak in the i40e driver of Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers, leading to a potential denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2019-0148

The vulnerability could result in a denial of service condition, affecting the availability of the affected systems and potentially disrupting operations.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-0148

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the i40e driver for Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers versions before 7.0 allows an authenticated user to trigger a resource leak, potentially leading to a denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: 2019.2 IPU – Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers
Versions: Prior to 7.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The exploitation requires an authenticated user with local access to the vulnerable versions of the Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers to trigger the resource leak in the i40e driver.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-0148 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by Intel for the affected versions.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity that could indicate exploitation of the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit unauthorized access to systems.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running the affected versions of Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers are updated with the latest patches and security updates.