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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 =========================================================================== AUSCERT Security Bulletin ASB-2010.0097 Code execution in Intel Active Management Technology 6 April 2010 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) Software Development Kit (SDK) Operating System: Windows Linux variants Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated Resolution: Mitigation Member content until: Thursday, May 6 2010 OVERVIEW A stack overflow issue has been identified in Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) Software Development Kit (SDK). IMPACT The vendor has release the following information regarding this issue: "The potential vulnerability in the SDK's redirection libraries could allow an unauthenticated attacker to insert malicious code during the redirection session establishment. Intel has released a software update to the SDK for the ISVs to resolve this issue." [1] MITIGATION The vendor recommends that developers of AMT management console applications replace the redirection libraries from the updated SDK and that users of AMT management console applications contact their application provider to establish whether their product is affected. [1] REFERENCES [1] Intel Active Management Technology Software Development Kit Remote Code Execution http://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00023&languageid=en-fr AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT Incident Reporting Form at: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192 =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iD8DBQFLutnP/iFOrG6YcBERAoZdAJ9jGol1kG3c9qFYpIn+nphjwh5JAwCgiOmf 4+ZXnE7VicWxTapx450Y/8I= =sGZC -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----