Vulnerability identifier: #VU28989

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0540

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Active Management Technology SDK
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system. 

The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the target system.

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

• 11.0 through 11.8.76
• 11.10 through 11.11.76
• 11.20 through 11.22.76
• 12.0 through 12.0.63

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Active Management Technology SDK: All versions

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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