CVE-2019-0179: Medium severity intel open cloud integrity technology vulnerability

Published Jun 13, 2019

Updated

Insufficient password protection in the attestation database for Open CIT may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Intel Open Cloud Integrity Tehnology

Intel Openattestation

Event History

Jun 13, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:36 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:36 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0179?

CVE-2019-0179 is a vulnerability in the attestation database for Open CIT that allows an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

How does CVE-2019-0179 impact Intel Open Cloud Integrity Technology?

CVE-2019-0179 affects Intel Open Cloud Integrity Technology by having insufficient password protection in its attestation database.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0179?

CVE-2019-0179 has a severity level of medium.

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2019-0179?

An authenticated user can potentially enable information disclosure by exploiting CVE-2019-0179 through local access.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-0179?

Yes, Intel has released a security advisory with mitigation steps for CVE-2019-0179. Please refer to the Intel security advisory for details.