Improper Authentication in Intel AMT Firmware Leading to Potential Privilege Escalation
CVE-2022-29893

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Intel(r) Amt
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 November 2022

Summary

The Intel AMT firmware contains an improper authentication vulnerability that could allow an authenticated user to exploit the system via unauthorized network access, potentially enabling escalation of privileges. This issue affects multiple versions of Intel AMT firmware, posing a significant risk to system security and integrity, especially in environments where sensitive data is at stake.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) AMT before versions 11.8.93, 11.22.93, 11.12.93, 12.0.92, 14.1.67, 15.0.42, 16.1.25

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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