"Intel Chip Flaws Leave Millions of Devices Exposed"

Critical flaws have been discovered within the Intel Management Engine (ME), Intel Trusted Execution Engine (TXE), and Server Platform Services (SPS). The ME is a subsystem that runs independently within the Intel chipset, which enables management functions such as administering updates, troubleshooting, and more to be done remotely by administrators. The exploitation of vulnerabilities within the ME poses significant threats as this subsystem has access and command over the main system processors. This article further discusses the concerns that have been surrounding ME, as well as the significant threats and potential level of impact posed by these newly disclosed flaws. 

Wired reports "Intel Chip Flaws Leave Millions of Devices Exposed"