#VU69312 Improper Authentication in Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) and Intel Active Management Technology - CVE-2022-26845

 

#VU69312 Improper Authentication in Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) and Intel Active Management Technology - CVE-2022-26845

Published: November 15, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU69312
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26845
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME)
Intel Active Management Technology
Software vendor:
Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests in firmware. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain elevated privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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