Check Point response to Intel Elevation of Privilege vulnerability

Moti — Sun, 07 May 2017 14:29:47 GMT

Check Point response to Intel Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), Intel Small Business Technology (SBT), and Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Elevation of Privilege vulnerability was reported in the ME (Management Engine) of all Intel platforms with "Active Management Technology" (AMT), "Small Business Technology" (SBT), and "Intel Standard Manageability" (ISM).

Check Point appliances are not affected by the Intel Vulnerability which affects the Intel AMT, SBT and ISM technology management features:

The built-in firmware on the Check Point appliances does not have these Intel management features
Check Point appliances do not provide a physical means to access / enable the Intel management technologies noted as a vulnerability

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Check Point response to Intel Elevation of Privilege vulnerability