Vulnerability identifier: #VU48679
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-269
Exploitation vector: Local
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 local attacker to escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient control flow management. An attacker with physical access can escalate privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME): All versions
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware: All versions
External links
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005/
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.