Vulnerability identifier: #VU48680

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8744

CWE-ID: CWE-665

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
Intel Server Platform Services Firmware
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in subsystem. A local administrator can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.

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

Intel Server Platform Services Firmware: All versions

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External links
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0004/
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005/
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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