Incorrect default permissions in Intel AMT SDK



Published: 2020-11-12 | Updated: 2020-11-26
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-12354
CWE-ID CWE-276
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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AMT SDK
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU48683

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12354

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in Windows installer. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AMT SDK: before 14.0.0.1

External links

http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0003/
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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