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

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2018

Summary

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

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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