CVE-2017-5693: High severity intel puma firmware vulnerability
Published Jul 31, 2018
·Updated
Firmware in the Intel Puma 5, 6, and 7 Series might experience resource depletion or timeout, which allows a network attacker to create a denial of service via crafted network traffic.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Intel Puma Firmware=5.0
Intel Puma
Intel Puma Firmware=6.0_soc
Intel Puma Firmware=7.0_soc
Event History
Jul 31, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5693?
CVE-2017-5693 has a medium severity level due to its potential for denial of service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5693?
To fix CVE-2017-5693, you should update the Intel Puma firmware to the latest version provided by Intel.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-5693?
CVE-2017-5693 affects Intel Puma 5, 6, and 7 Series firmware versions 5.0, 6.0_soc, and 7.0_soc.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2017-5693 allow?
CVE-2017-5693 allows a network attacker to create a denial of service via crafted network traffic.
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Is CVE-2017-5693 being actively exploited?
While active exploitation is not widely reported, the potential for denial of service makes it a notable vulnerability.