#VU69313 Improper Authentication in Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) and Intel Active Management Technology - CVE-2022-29893

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69313

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29893

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME)
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Active Management Technology
Hardware solutions / Firmware

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 user can bypass authentication process and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME): before 11.8.93

Intel Active Management Technology: before 11.8.93

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00610.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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