CVE-2019-11086 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Intel(R) AMT subsystem prior to version 12.0.45 lacks proper input validation, potentially enabling unauthorized privilege escalation through physical access.

Understanding CVE-2019-11086

The vulnerability in Intel(R) AMT allows unauthorized users to escalate privileges through physical access.

What is CVE-2019-11086?

The absence of proper input validation in the Intel(R) AMT subsystem, before version 12.0.45, could potentially grant an unauthorized user the ability to escalate their privileges through physical access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11086

Unauthorized users can escalate their privileges through physical access.
Potential for unauthorized privilege escalation.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11086

The technical details of the CVE-2019-11086 vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient input validation in the Intel(R) AMT subsystem before version 12.0.45 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel(R) AMT
Vendor: n/a
Versions Affected: See provided reference

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by an unauthorized user with physical access to the system to escalate their privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-11086 vulnerability:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Intel(R) AMT to version 12.0.45 or later.
Implement strict physical access controls to prevent unauthorized users from gaining access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit system access logs.
Train users on security best practices to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Intel to address the vulnerability.