How severe is CVE-2017-5685?

CVE-2017-5685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5685?

CVE-2017-5685 affects Intel Nuc6i7kyk Bios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5685?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-5685 published?

CVE-2017-5685 was published on 2017-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5685

CVE-2017-5685 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc6i7kyk Bios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.9)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Intel Nuc6i7kyk Bios
Published: 2017-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The BIOS in Intel NUC systems based on 6th Gen Intel Core processors prior to version KY0045 may allow may allow an attacker with physical access to the system to gain access to personal information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5685?: The BIOS in Intel NUC systems based on 6th Gen Intel Core processors prior to version KY0045 may allow may allow an attacker with physical access to the system to gain access to personal information.
How severe is CVE-2017-5685?: CVE-2017-5685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5685?: CVE-2017-5685 affects Intel Nuc6i7kyk Bios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5685?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5685 published?: CVE-2017-5685 was published on 2017-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc6i7kyk_bios:kyskli70.86a.0042.2016.0929.1933:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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