CVE-2019-0098: High severity intel converged security and management engine vulnerability

Published May 17, 2019
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Updated

Logic bug vulnerability in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME before version 12.0.35, Intel(R) TXE before 3.1.65, 4.0.15 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware>=11.0<11.8.65
Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware>=11.10<11.11.65
Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware>=11.20<11.22.65
Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware>=12.0<12.0.35
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware>=3.0<3.1.65
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware>=4.0<4.0.15

Event History

May 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-0098?

CVE-2019-0098 is a logic bug vulnerability in the subsystem for Intel(R) CSME and Intel(R) TXE that may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0098?

The severity of CVE-2019-0098 is high, with a CVSS score of 6.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-0098?

CVE-2019-0098 affects versions of Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware before 12.0.35 and Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware before 4.0.15.

4

How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2019-0098?

An unauthenticated user can potentially exploit CVE-2019-0098 through physical access to enable escalation of privilege.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-0098?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-0098 at the following sources: [https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K10522033](https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K10522033) and [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00213.html](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00213.html).

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