CVE-2018-3689

Description

AESM daemon in Intel Software Guard Extensions Platform Software Component for Linux before 2.1.102 can effectively be disabled by a local attacker creating a denial of services like remote attestation provided by the AESM.

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory intel.com
Affected: Intel Corporation Guard Extensions Platform Software Component for Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getContent/685355 broken link vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3689?
CVE-2018-3689 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3689?
To fix CVE-2018-3689, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-3689 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-3689 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-3689?
CVE-2018-3689 affects Intel Corporation Guard Extensions Platform Software Component for Linux.
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