Vulnerability identifier: #VU48406

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12315

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Endpoint Management Assistant (EMA)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Endpoint Management Assistant (EMA): All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00412.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.