#VU69314 Improper Authentication in Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) and Intel Active Management Technology - CVE-2021-33159

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#VU69314 Improper Authentication in Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) and Intel Active Management Technology - CVE-2021-33159

Published: November 15, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU69314
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33159
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local 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 local user to bypass authentication process.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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