CVE-2018-3655 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-3655 affecting Intel products. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
Intel Corporation identified a vulnerability in Intel CSME, Server Platform Services, and Trusted Execution Engine Firmware that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information through physical access.
Understanding CVE-2018-3655
An overview of the security vulnerability affecting Intel products.
What is CVE-2018-3655?
The vulnerability in Intel CSME, Server Platform Services, and Trusted Execution Engine Firmware could enable an unauthenticated individual to modify or reveal information through physical access.
The Impact of CVE-2018-3655
- Unauthorized access to sensitive information
- Potential modification of data
- Risk of information disclosure
Technical Details of CVE-2018-3655
Insight into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated user to potentially modify or disclose information via physical access to Intel CSME, Server Platform Services, and Trusted Execution Engine Firmware.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Intel CSME before version 11.21.55
- Intel Server Platform Services before version 4.0
- Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware before version 3.1.55
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could be exploited by an unauthorized individual with physical access to the affected subsystems.
Mitigation and Prevention
Measures to address and prevent the security issue.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Intel
- Implement physical security measures to restrict unauthorized access
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and software
- Conduct security assessments and audits
Patching and Updates
- Intel has released patches to address the vulnerability
- Stay informed about security advisories and updates