Vulnerability identifier: #VU28974

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0542

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in subsystem. A local user can trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Note: This vulnerability affects the following versions of Intel CSME:

• 12.0 through 12.0.63

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME): 13.0.31 - 14.5.11

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00295.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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