Look at ME! - Intel ME Investigation

Explore Intel's Management Engine (ME) in this 25-minute conference talk from 36C3 ChaosWest. Delve into the complexities of Intel's Firmware Support Package (FSP) and the recently released redistributable firmware binary for ME. Learn about the challenges and limitations of reverse engineering, decompilation, and disassembly of these binaries. Gain insights into developing custom and open-source firmware, and follow a guide on analyzing binary data without violating terms of use. Examine the political issues facing researchers, repair technicians, and software developers in this field. Discover topics such as remote control, embedded controllers, Trusted Platform Module, open-source projects, boot flow, and active management. Investigate ME binary variants, licensing concerns, and security implications. Conclude with a discussion on analysis tools, data structures, and an opportunity for questions.

Intro
Management Engine
Disclaimer
Agenda
Remote Control
Embedded Controllers
Trusted Platform Module
Open Source Projects
Innovation Engine
Boot Flow
Active Management
Control the ME
Timeline
Release Notes
Variants
Ignition
ME Binary
License
Wizard of Oz
Intel Training
Vendors Perspective
Dexters Law
The Issue
Analysis Tools
Plunder Vault
Data Structures
Security
Questions