Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controllers CVE-2019-0140 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controllers are prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to obtain elevated privileges that may aid in further attacks. Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controllers versions prior to 7.0 are vulnerable.

Technologies Affected

• Citrix NetScaler Gateway
• Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller
• Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controllers

Recommendations

Block external access at the network boundary, unless external parties require service.
Filter access to the affected computer at the network boundary if global access isn’t needed. Restricting access to only trusted computers and networks might greatly reduce the likelihood of a successful exploit.

Deploy network intrusion detection systems to monitor network traffic for malicious activity.
Deploy NIDS to monitor network traffic for signs of anomalous or suspicious activity including unexplained incoming and outgoing traffic. This may indicate exploit attempts or activity that results from successful exploits.

Do not follow links provided by unknown or untrusted sources.
Web users should be cautious about following links to sites that are provided by unfamiliar or suspicious sources. Filtering HTML from emails may help remove a possible vector for transmitting malicious links to users.

Run all software as a nonprivileged user with minimal access rights.
To limit the impact of latent vulnerabilities, configure applications to run as a nonadministrative user with minimal access rights.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.