CVE-2017-5708: High severity intel manageability engine firmware vulnerability
Published Nov 21, 2017
·Updated
Multiple privilege escalations in kernel in Intel Manageability Engine Firmware 11.0/11.5/11.6/11.7/11.10/11.20 allow unauthorized process to access privileged content via unspecified vector.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Intel Manageability Engine Firmware=11.0
Intel Manageability Engine Firmware=11.5
Intel Manageability Engine Firmware=11.6
Intel Manageability Engine Firmware=11.7
Intel Manageability Engine Firmware=11.10
Intel Manageability Engine Firmware=11.20
Event History
Nov 21, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2017-5708?
CVE-2017-5708 is a vulnerability in the Intel Manageability Engine Firmware that allows unauthorized process to access privileged content.
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-5708?
The severity of CVE-2017-5708 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
3
Which versions of Intel Manageability Engine Firmware are affected by CVE-2017-5708?
Intel Manageability Engine Firmware versions 11.0, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, 11.10, and 11.20 are affected by CVE-2017-5708.
4
How can I fix CVE-2017-5708?
To fix CVE-2017-5708, users should apply the latest patches and updates provided by Intel.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-5708?
More information about CVE-2017-5708 can be found at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].