Vulnerability identifier: #VU48682
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
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 user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in DAL subsystem. A local user can escalate privileges on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable 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
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. 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.