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Re:Meloader: Linux i386 tool to load and execute Intel ME mo... by rwmj on Friday December 27, 2019 @03:01PM (#21894055)
I guess ME modules are a kind of plugin for Intel's management engine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Management_Engine#Module... Could someone explain what kinds of things this loader could be used for?
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Re:Meloader: Linux i386 tool to load and execute Intel ME mo... by Karliss on Friday December 27, 2019 @07:51PM (#21896235)
It is a loader for loading ME modules in an emulated environment not for loading new ME modules into existing Intel system.

It could be used for debugging and dynamic analysis of existing ME module code. Other use would be developing exploits for ME by providing an environment where they can be tested and debugged.

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Re:Meloader: Linux i386 tool to load and execute Intel ME mo... by rurban on Sunday December 29, 2019 @04:21AM (#21905001)
More like to replace privileged closed binary blobs with open and better code. To avoid possible bugs and backdoors.
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Re:Meloader: Linux i386 tool to load and execute Intel ME mo... by alex_anglin on Friday December 27, 2019 @04:55PM (#21895073)
Probably to compromise computers - there have been more than a couple examples of CVEs related to the Intel Management Engine.
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