Intel Ready Mode Technology Discontinuation - US

Lenovo Security Advisory: LEN-25425

Potential Impact: Privilege escalation

Severity: Medium

Scope of Impact: Industry-wide

CVE Identifier: CVE-2018-3698

Summary Description:

A potential security vulnerability in the Intel® Ready Mode Technology may allow for escalation of privilege. Intel is not releasing updates to mitigate this potential vulnerability and has issued a Product Discontinuation notice for Intel® Ready Mode Technology.

Mitigation Strategy for Customers (what you should do to protect yourself):

Intel has issued a Product Discontinuation notice for Intel® Ready Mode Technology and recommends that users of the Intel® Ready Mode Technology uninstall it at their earliest convenience.