CVE-2019-11105 : What You Need to Know

A potential vulnerability has been identified in the subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions 12.0.45, 13.0.10, and 14.0.10, allowing privilege escalation and unauthorized information disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2019-11105

This CVE involves a logic issue in the Intel(R) CSME subsystem, potentially enabling privilege escalation and information disclosure through local access.

What is CVE-2019-11105?

The vulnerability in Intel(R) CSME versions 12.0.45, 13.0.10, and 14.0.10 could be exploited by a privileged user to escalate privileges and disclose information locally.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11105

Allows a user with privileged access to escalate privileges
Facilitates unauthorized disclosure of information through local means

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11105

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Intel(R) CSME versions 12.0.45, 13.0.10, and 14.0.10 may allow a privileged user to enable escalation of privilege and information disclosure via local access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel(R) CSME
Versions: 12.0.45, 13.0.10, 14.0.10

Exploitation Mechanism

The flaw could be exploited by a user with privileged access to facilitate privilege escalation and unauthorized disclosure of information through local means.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-11105 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Intel
Monitor for any unauthorized access or information disclosure

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Intel(R) CSME
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Intel to mitigate the vulnerability.