CVE-2018-3629 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Intel Active Management Technology's firmware versions 3.x to 11.x are affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to a denial of service attack.

Understanding CVE-2018-3629

A buffer overflow vulnerability in Intel Active Management Technology's event handler within the Intel Converged Security Manageability Engine Firmware versions 3.x to 11.x could be exploited by an attacker on the same subnet to trigger a denial of service situation.

What is CVE-2018-3629?

This CVE identifies a buffer overflow vulnerability in Intel Active Management Technology's firmware versions 3.x to 11.x, allowing attackers on the same subnet to cause a denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3629

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to trigger a denial of service situation on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3629

Intel Active Management Technology's firmware versions 3.x to 11.x are susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow in the event handler of Intel Active Management Technology in the Intel Converged Security Manageability Engine Firmware versions 3.x to 11.x may allow attackers to cause a denial of service within the same subnet.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel Active Management Technology
Vendor: Intel Corporation
Versions: 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.x

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker on the same subnet to trigger a denial of service situation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Apply patches provided by Intel Corporation.
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity. Long-Term Security Practices:
Regularly update firmware and software to the latest versions.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Educate users on best practices for network security.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Stay informed about security advisories and updates.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest firmware patches provided by Intel Corporation.