SB2020021131 - Privilege escalation in Intel Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) 



SB2020021131 - Privilege escalation in Intel Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME)

Published: February 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020021131
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14598)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication issue in subsystem in Intel(R) CSME. A local user can bypass authentication process and elevate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.