First published: Tue Nov 21 2017(Updated: )
Multiple privilege escalations in kernel in Intel Server Platform Services Firmware 4.0 allows unauthorized process to access privileged content via unspecified vector.
Credit: secure@intel.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Intel Server Platform Services Firmware | =4.0 |
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The severity of CVE-2017-5709 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
The affected software of CVE-2017-5709 is Intel Server Platform Services Firmware version 4.0.
CVE-2017-5709 allows unauthorized processes to access privileged content in the kernel, posing a risk to system security.
Yes, patches or fixes may be available through the vendor's website or support channels. It is recommended to update to a patched version of Intel Server Platform Services Firmware.
More information about CVE-2017-5709 can be found at the following references: - [Oracle Security Advisory](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html) - [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101906) - [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039955)