Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel AMT and ISM

Published: 2020-11-26

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE ID	CVE-2020-8754 CVE-2020-8753
CWE ID	CWE-787 CWE-125
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Active Management Technology Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances Standard Manageability (ISM) Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
Vendor	Intel

Security Advisory

1) Out-of-bounds write

Risk: High

CVSSv3: 8.5 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8754

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds Write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in IPv6 subsystem. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Active Management Technology: before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 14.0.45

Standard Manageability (ISM): before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 14.0.45

CPE

External links

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

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Out-of-bounds read

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3: 6.5 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8753

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds Read