Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel AMT and ISM
| 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 |
Active Management Technology SDK Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances Standard Manageability (ISM) Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances |
| Vendor | Intel |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU48674
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8754
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsActive Management Technology SDK: All versions
Standard Manageability (ISM): All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://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
EUVDB-ID: #VU48675
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8753
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in DHCP subsystem. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsActive Management Technology SDK: All versions
Standard Manageability (ISM): All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://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.
