CVE-2018-3657
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.58%
Last modified
CVE-2018-3657 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple buffer overflows in Intel AMT in Intel CSME firmware versions before version 12.0.5 may allow a privileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code with Intel AMT execution privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Intel AMT in Intel CSME firmware versions before version 12.0.5 may allow a privileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code with Intel AMT execution privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Simatic Field Pg M5 Firmware | < 22.01.06 |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc427e Firmware | < 21.01.09 |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc477e Firmware | < 21.01.09 |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc547e Firmware | < r1.30.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Pc547g Firmware | < r1.23.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc627d Firmware | < 19.02.11 |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc647d Firmware | < 19.01.14 |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc677d Firmware | < 19.02.11 |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc827d Firmware | < 19.02.11 |
| Siemens | Simatic Ipc847d Firmware | < 19.01.14 |
| Siemens | Simatic Itp1000 Firmware | < 23.01.04 |
| Intel | Converged Security Management Engine Firmware | >= 11.0.0, < 12.0.5 |
| Intel | Active Management Technology Firmware | < 12.0.5 |
| Intel | Manageability Engine Firmware | >= 9.0.0.0, < 11.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106996Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-377318.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-043-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180924-0003/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106996Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-377318.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-043-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180924-0003/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-3657?
Multiple buffer overflows in Intel AMT in Intel CSME firmware versions before version 12.0.5 may allow a privileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code with Intel AMT execution privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2018-3657?
CVE-2018-3657 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3657?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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