Intel(R) AMT SDK, Intel(R) EMA and Intel(R) MC: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
CVE-2022-26341 is a high-severity insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in Intel(R) AMT SDK, Intel(R) EMA and Intel(R) MC, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected Intel(R) AMT SDK, Intel(R) EMA and Intel(R) MC versions: See references. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Active Management Technology Software Development Kit to 16.0.4.1 or a later version.
- Update Endpoint Management Assistant to 1.7.1 or a later version.
- Update Manageability Commander to 2.3.2 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on intel.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel(R) AMT SDK, Intel(R) EMA and Intel(R) MC | Intel(R) AMT SDK, Intel(R) EMA and Intel(R) MC | See references | Not stated |
| Intel | Active Management Technology Software Development Kit | before 16.0.4.1 | 16.0.4.1 |
| Intel | Endpoint Management Assistant | before 1.7.1 | 1.7.1 |
| Intel | Manageability Commander | before 2.3.2 | 2.3.2 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.2 | High | CNA (intel.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
Insufficiently protected credentials in software in Intel(R) AMT SDK before version 16.0.4.1, Intel(R) EMA before version 1.7.1 and Intel(R) MC before version 2.3.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use an appropriate security mechanism to protect the credentials.
- Make appropriate use of cryptography to protect the credentials.
- Use industry standards to protect the credentials (e.g. LDAP, keystore, etc.).
More Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerabilities (CWE-522)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Recent Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.4 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
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