What is CVE-2020-0538?

CVE-2020-0538 is a vulnerability in Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) firmware versions before 11.8.77, 11.12.77, 11.22.77, and 12.0.64 that could allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service through network access.

How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2020-0538?

An unauthenticated user can potentially exploit CVE-2020-0538 by leveraging improper input validation in the subsystem for Intel AMT to enable denial of service through network access.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0538?

CVE-2020-0538 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

Which versions of Intel AMT firmware are affected by CVE-2020-0538?

Versions before 11.8.77, 11.12.77, 11.22.77, and 12.0.64 of Intel AMT firmware are affected by CVE-2020-0538.

How can I mitigate CVE-2020-0538?

To mitigate CVE-2020-0538, update Intel AMT firmware to versions 11.8.77, 11.12.77, 11.22.77, or 12.0.64.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-0538

high

7.5

CWE

15/6/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-0538: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jun 15 2020(Updated: )

Improper input validation in subsystem for Intel(R) AMT versions before 11.8.77, 11.12.77, 11.22.77 and 12.0.64 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware	>=11.0<11.8.77
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware	>=11.10<11.12.77
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware	>=11.20<11.22.77
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware	>=12.0<12.0.64

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What is CVE-2020-0538?
CVE-2020-0538 is a vulnerability in Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) firmware versions before 11.8.77, 11.12.77, 11.22.77, and 12.0.64 that could allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service through network access.
How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2020-0538?
An unauthenticated user can potentially exploit CVE-2020-0538 by leveraging improper input validation in the subsystem for Intel AMT to enable denial of service through network access.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0538?
CVE-2020-0538 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
Which versions of Intel AMT firmware are affected by CVE-2020-0538?
Versions before 11.8.77, 11.12.77, 11.22.77, and 12.0.64 of Intel AMT firmware are affected by CVE-2020-0538.
How can I mitigate CVE-2020-0538?
To mitigate CVE-2020-0538, update Intel AMT firmware to versions 11.8.77, 11.12.77, 11.22.77, or 12.0.64.

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