Intel ME

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf embedded system
gptkbp:accessibleBy gptkb:Intel_AMT
gptkb:Intel_Small_Business_Technology
gptkb:Intel_Standard_Manageability
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:ARM_TrustZone
gptkb:AMD_Platform_Security_Processor
Open source ME cleaner tools
gptkbp:canBeDisabled end users (in most cases)
gptkbp:criticizedFor lack of transparency
security risks
potential backdoors
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Intel
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Intel_Management_Engine
gptkbp:hasComponent gptkb:ARC_processor
x86 processor (in some versions)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Intel ME
gptkbp:introducedIn 2006
gptkbp:operatesIndependentlyOf main CPU
gptkbp:provides remote management
hardware-based security
out-of-band management
firmware-based features
gptkbp:runsOn gptkb:Intel_chipsets
separate microcontroller
gptkbp:runsThrough proprietary firmware
gptkbp:usedFor secure storage
firmware updates
event logging
system monitoring
hardware inventory
system recovery
power management
secure boot
cryptographic operations
remote troubleshooting
system alerts
BIOS management
system provisioning
system lockdown
KVM remote control
anti-theft technology
firmware-based TPM
network filtering
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Intel_vPro_platforms
Intel business chipsets
gptkbp:vulnerableTo unauthorized access
remote code execution
privilege escalation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Intel_vPro
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6