CVE-2017-5691: Critical severity intel nuc mini pc nuc7i3bnk vulnerability
Incorrect check in Intel processors from 6th and 7th Generation Intel Core Processor Families, Intel Xeon E3-1500M v5 and v6 Product Families, and Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 and v6 Product Families allows compromised system firmware to impact SGX security via incorrect early system state.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5691?
CVE-2017-5691 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting certain Intel processors.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5691?
To mitigate CVE-2017-5691, you should update the affected system firmware to the latest version provided by Intel.
Which Intel processor families are affected by CVE-2017-5691?
CVE-2017-5691 affects the 6th and 7th Generation Intel Core Processor Families as well as certain Intel Xeon E3 product families.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-5691?
The impact of CVE-2017-5691 includes the potential compromise of SGX security due to incorrect early system state checks.
Is CVE-2017-5691 specific to certain BIOS versions?
Yes, CVE-2017-5691 specifically affects systems with certain BIOS versions associated with the vulnerable Intel processors.