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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Intel AMT and CSME up to 11.8/11.11/11.22/12.0. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-12196. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Intel AMT and CSME up to 11.8/11.11/11.22/12.0. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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 a privileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code via local access.

The bug was discovered 03/12/2019. The weakness was disclosed 03/14/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-12196 since 06/11/2018. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not 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.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: AMT/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-2018-12196 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-12196
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131742
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2019 07:04
Updated: 05/16/2020 17:19
Changes: 03/15/2019 07:04 (57), 05/16/2020 17:19 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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