AMI BMC Flaw: A Recipe for Remote Mayhem and Data Center Chaos
AMI BMC firmware has a new vulnerability, CVE-2024-54085, potentially exposing millions of devices to remote attacks. This flaw allows authentication bypass and could lead to remote control, malware deployment, or even physical damage. While AMI released patches, it’s up to OEMs to distribute them. The comedy? It’s like handing out umbrellas after the storm.
Hot Take:
Just when you thought your BMC was safe, Eclypsium discovered it’s actually the “Bad Management Controller.” It’s like finding out your trusty butler is secretly an international spy, with the potential to turn your servers into chaos agents. Who knew BMC stood for “Bring More Chaos?”
Key Points:
- Eclypsium finds a new vulnerability in AMI BMC firmware, dubbed CVE-2024-54085.
- This flaw affects millions of devices and could allow remote attacks.
- Similar to a 2023 vulnerability, it enables authentication bypass and remote control.
- Confirmed impact on servers from HPE, Asus, Asrock, and Lenovo, among others.
- Patches are available, but it’s up to OEMs to distribute them to customers.
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