Vulnerability identifier: #VU46548

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8758

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Active Management Technology SDK
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
Standard Manageability (ISM)
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in network subsystem in provisioned Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) ISM. A remote attacker can send specially crafted traffic to the affected system, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Active Management Technology SDK: 11.0 - 14.0.33

Standard Manageability (ISM): 11.8.77 - 14.0.33

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00404.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.