Buffer overflow in Intel Manageability_engine_firmware
CVE-2017-5705
Multiple buffer overflows in kernel in Intel Manageability Engine Firmware 11.0/11.5/11.6/11.7/11.10/11.20 allow attacker with local access to the system to execute arbitrary code.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.007 (47.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Intel Manageability_engine_firmware — versions 11.0, 11.5, 11.6
- Intel Corporation Manageability Engine — versions 11.0/11.5/11.6/11.7/11.10/11.20
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secure@intel.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secure@intel.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Issue Tracking, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- secure@intel.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secure@intel.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- secure@intel.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@intel.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- secure@intel.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- secure@intel.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5705?
- CVE-2017-5705 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Manageability_engine_firmware, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-11-21.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5705?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-5705 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.