CVE-2020-8353

Public Exploit

Description

Prior to August 10, 2020, some Lenovo Desktop and Workstation systems were shipped with the Embedded Host Based Configuration (EHBC) feature of Intel AMT enabled. This could allow an administrative user with local access to configure Intel AMT.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Use the Intel® AMT Configuration Utility 12.2.0.150 or later to verify the EHBC is enabled. Check EHBC Status: ACUConfig.exe /verbose /output console Status To disable Intel EHBC: ACUConfig.exe DisableEhbcState

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory lenovo.com
Affected: Lenovo Desktop and Workstation systems
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-44725 exploit vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8353?
CVE-2020-8353 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8353?
To fix CVE-2020-8353: Use the Intel® AMT Configuration Utility 12.2.0.150 or later to verify the EHBC is enabled. Check EHBC Status: ACUConfig.exe /verbose /output console Status To disable Intel EHBC: ACUConfig.exe DisableEhbcState
Is CVE-2020-8353 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-8353 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2020-8353?
CVE-2020-8353 affects Lenovo Desktop and Workstation systems.
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