Improper access control in Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) and Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware - CVE-2020-12297
Published: November 12, 2020 / Updated: November 26, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU48676
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12297
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Installer. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Affected software
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME)
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware
How to mitigate CVE-2020-12297
Install updates from vendor's website.
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) - addressed in versions 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45, 14.5.25
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware - addressed in versions 3.1.80, 4.0.30
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware - addressed in versions 3.1.80, 4.0.30