Buffer Overflows in Intel AMT Affects Intel CSME Firmware
CVE-2018-3657

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Active Management Technology
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-3657?

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the Intel AMT component of Intel CSME firmware, particularly in versions prior to 12.0.5, could allow a local privileged user to exploit these weaknesses. Such exploitation might lead to the execution of arbitrary code with Intel AMT execution privileges, posing a significant security risk.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Active Management Technology Versions before version 12.0.5.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-37731...
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-043-05
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https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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