CVE-2019-0093 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-0093, an information disclosure vulnerability in Intel(R) Converged Security & Management Engine (CSME) and Server Platform Services (SPS) before specific versions, allowing privileged users to reveal information locally.
A potential risk of revealing information through local access exists in the HECI subsystem of Intel(R) Converged Security & Management Engine (CSME) and Intel(R) Server Platform Services (SPS) due to a vulnerability in insufficient data sanitization.
Understanding CVE-2019-0093
This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in Intel(R) CSME and SPS, potentially exploitable by a privileged user.
What is CVE-2019-0093?
- The vulnerability lies in the HECI subsystem of Intel(R) CSME and SPS before specific versions, allowing a privileged user to disclose information through local access.
The Impact of CVE-2019-0093
- An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to reveal sensitive information, posing a risk to confidentiality.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-0093
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Insufficient data sanitization in the HECI subsystem of Intel(R) CSME and SPS before certain versions may enable a privileged user to disclose information through local access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products affected: Intel(R) Converged Security & Management Engine (CSME), Intel(R) Server Platform Services (SPS)
- Vulnerable versions: Versions before 11.8.65, 11.11.65, 11.22.65, 12.0.35, and Intel(R) SPS before version SPS_E3_05.00.04.027.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- The vulnerability could be exploited by a privileged user with local access to the affected systems, potentially leading to information disclosure.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-0093 is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches and updates provided by Intel to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor and restrict privileged user access to sensitive information.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Intel CSME and SPS to prevent known vulnerabilities.
- Implement strong access controls and monitoring mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
- Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches from Intel to mitigate the risk of information disclosure.