Intel CSME/TXE/SPS/SoC Boot Guard insecure default initialization of resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel CSME, TXE, SPS and SoC. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Boot Guard. Executing a manipulation can lead to insecure default initialization of resource. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-8705. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel CSME, TXE, SPS and SoC (version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Boot Guard. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insecure default initialization of resource vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1188. The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the administrator, but the default is not secure. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 11/12/2020 as intel-sa-00391. The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-8705. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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Class: Insecure default initialization of resource
CWE: CWE-1188
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/06/2020 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00391
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-8705 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-8705
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-164836

Entryinfo

Created: 11/12/2020 21:31
Updated: 12/06/2020 13:13
Changes: 11/12/2020 21:31 (36), 12/06/2020 13:07 (3), 12/06/2020 13:13 (18)
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