Intel CSME up to 11.8/11.11/11.22/12.0 AMT input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Intel CSME up to 11.8/11.11/11.22/12.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component AMT. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-12185. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Intel CSME up to 11.8/11.11/11.22/12.0. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component AMT. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Insufficient input validation in Intel(R) AMT in Intel(R) CSME before version 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially execute arbitrary code via physical access.

The bug was discovered 03/12/2019. The weakness was published 03/14/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-12185 since 06/11/2018. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-131736, VDB-131737, VDB-131738 and VDB-131739. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CSME 11.8.60/11.11.60/11.22.60/12.0.20

Timelineinfo

06/11/2018 🔍
03/12/2019 +274 days 🔍
03/14/2019 +2 days 🔍
03/15/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/16/2020 +428 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-12185 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-12185
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131735
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2019 06:59
Updated: 05/16/2020 16:50
Changes: 03/15/2019 06:59 (59), 05/16/2020 16:50 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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