CVE-2018-3657 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) prior to version 12.0.5 is vulnerable to multiple buffer overflows, potentially allowing a privileged user to execute arbitrary code with AMT execution privilege through local access.

Understanding CVE-2018-3657

This CVE involves buffer overflows in Intel AMT within Intel CSME firmware versions before version 12.0.5.

What is CVE-2018-3657?

Multiple buffer overflows in Intel AMT within Intel CSME firmware versions prior to version 12.0.5
Privileged user may execute arbitrary code with AMT execution privilege through local access

The Impact of CVE-2018-3657

Possibility of multiple buffer overflows in Intel AMT
Potential for a privileged user to execute arbitrary code with AMT execution privilege through local access
Denial of Service and Information Disclosure risks

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3657

Intel AMT vulnerability details

Vulnerability Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Intel AMT within Intel CSME firmware versions before version 12.0.5
Privileged user may execute arbitrary code with AMT execution privilege through local access

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel Active Management Technology
Vendor: Intel Corporation
Versions affected: Before version 12.0.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Local access required for exploitation

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3657

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Intel AMT to version 12.0.5 or later
Implement network security measures to prevent unauthorized local access

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and software to patch vulnerabilities
Conduct security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate risks

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Intel to address the vulnerability