CVE-2017-5686: Low severity Intel Nuc6i3syh Bios vulnerability
Published Apr 3, 2017
·Updated
The BIOS in Intel NUC systems based on 6th Gen Intel Core processors prior to version SY0059 may allow may allow an attacker with physical access to the system to gain access to personal information.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Intel Nuc6i3syh Bios<=syskli35.86a.0057.2017.0119.1758
Intel Nuc6i5syh
Intel Nuc6i3syk Bios<=syskli35.86a.0057.2017.0119.1758
Intel Nuc6i3syk
All of the following
Intel Nuc6i3syh Bios<=syskli35.86a.0057.2017.0119.1758
Intel Nuc6i5syh
All of the following
Intel Nuc6i3syk Bios<=syskli35.86a.0057.2017.0119.1758
Intel Nuc6i3syk
Event History
Apr 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5686?
The severity of CVE-2017-5686 is classified as low with a score of 3.9.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5686?
To fix CVE-2017-5686, update the BIOS to version SY0059 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-5686?
CVE-2017-5686 affects Intel NUC systems based on 6th Gen Intel Core processors with BIOS versions prior to SY0059.
4
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-5686 remotely?
No, CVE-2017-5686 requires physical access to the system for exploitation.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5686 classified as?
CVE-2017-5686 is classified under CWE-276, which indicates a potential security weakness related to improper access control.