CVE-2019-11090 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-11090, a vulnerability in Intel(R) PTT, TXE, and SPS versions allowing unauthorized information disclosure. Find mitigation steps and patching recommendations.
Intel(R) PTT, TXE, and SPS versions before specified versions may allow unauthenticated users to enable information disclosure via network access due to cryptographic timing conditions.
Understanding CVE-2019-11090
This CVE involves potential information disclosure vulnerabilities in Intel(R) PTT, TXE, and SPS versions.
What is CVE-2019-11090?
CVE-2019-11090 refers to cryptographic timing conditions in Intel(R) PTT, TXE, and SPS versions that could allow unauthenticated users to enable information disclosure through network access.
The Impact of CVE-2019-11090
The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information by exploiting cryptographic timing conditions in the affected subsystems.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-11090
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from cryptographic timing conditions in Intel(R) PTT versions below 11.8.70, 11.11.70, 11.22.70, 12.0.45, 13.0.0, and 14.0.10; Intel(R) TXE versions 3.1.70 and 4.0.20; Intel(R) SPS versions below SPS_E5_04.01.04.305.0, SPS_SoC-X_04.00.04.108.0, SPS_SoC-A_04.00.04.191.0, SPS_E3_04.01.04.086.0, SPS_E3_04.08.04.047.0.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Intel(R) PTT versions below 11.8.70, 11.11.70, 11.22.70, 12.0.45, 13.0.0, and 14.0.10
- Intel(R) TXE versions 3.1.70 and 4.0.20
- Intel(R) SPS versions below SPS_E5_04.01.04.305.0, SPS_SoC-X_04.00.04.108.0, SPS_SoC-A_04.00.04.191.0, SPS_E3_04.01.04.086.0, SPS_E3_04.08.04.047.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to potentially enable information disclosure via network access by exploiting the cryptographic timing conditions present in the affected subsystems.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2019-11090, follow these mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected Intel(R) PTT, TXE, and SPS versions to the recommended secure versions.
- Implement network security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and update system firmware to patch known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security audits to identify and address potential weaknesses.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by Intel for the affected versions to mitigate the vulnerability.