Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU48679

#VU48679 Improper Privilege Management in Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) and Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware - CVE-2020-8745

Published: November 12, 2020 / Updated: November 26, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48679

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8745

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME)
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware

Software vendor:
Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient control flow management. An attacker with physical access can escalate privileges.

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