Vulnerability identifier: #VU28990
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME)
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the DAL subsystem. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Note: This vulnerability affects the following versions of Intel CSME and TXE:Mitigation
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Vulnerable software versions
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME): 13.0.31 - 14.0.32
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware: All versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00295.html
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.