CVE-2020-0540 Hardcoded credentials in Intel(R) AMT

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can access Intel AMT credentials to disclose sensitive information via network access.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-0540?

CVE-2020-0540 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Active Management Technology Firmware, published on 15 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Insufficiently protected credentials in 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 information disclosure via network access.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0540?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Active Management Technology Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0540?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0540 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-0540 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0540 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Intel Active Management Technology Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jwwc-6php-g5w2.

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