Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Intel CSME and TXE Components
CVE-2018-12199

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Intel(r) Csme, Server Platform Services, Trusted Execution Engine And Intel(r) Active Management Technology
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 March 2019

Summary

The buffer overflow vulnerability in Intel's CSME (Converged Security Management Engine) and TXE (Trusted Execution Engine) allows a privileged user with physical access to potentially execute arbitrary code. This flaw affects specific versions of these components, highlighting the necessity for organizations to maintain updated systems to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access and potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) CSME, Server Platform Services, Trusted Execution Engine and Intel(R) Active Management Technology Multiple versions.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190318-0001/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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