Vulnerability identifier: #VU28985
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
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 compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in subsystem. A local user can trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Note: This vulnerability affects the following versions of Intel CSME:Mitigation
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Vulnerable software versions
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME): 13.0.31 - 14.5.11
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00295.html
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.