Improper Authentication in Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) and Intel Active Management Technology - CVE-2022-29893
Published: November 15, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU69313
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29893
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME)
Intel Active Management Technology
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME)
Intel Active Management Technology
Software vendor:
Intel
Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests in firmware. A remote user can bypass authentication process and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.