How severe is CVE-2017-5698?

CVE-2017-5698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5698?

CVE-2017-5698 primarily affects Intel Active Management Technology Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5698?

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

When was CVE-2017-5698 published?

CVE-2017-5698 was published on 2017-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5698

CVE-2017-5698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Active Management Technology Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Active Management Technology Firmware
Published: 2017-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Intel Active Management Technology, Intel Standard Manageability, and Intel Small Business Technology firmware versions 11.0.25.3001 and 11.0.26.3000 anti-rollback will not prevent upgrading to firmware version 11.6.x.1xxx which is vulnerable to CVE-2017-5689 and can be performed by a local user with administrative privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5698?: Intel Active Management Technology, Intel Standard Manageability, and Intel Small Business Technology firmware versions 11.0.25.3001 and 11.0.26.3000 anti-rollback will not prevent upgrading to firmware version 11.6.x.1xxx which is vulnerable to CVE-2017-5689 and can be performed by a local user with administrative privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-5698?: CVE-2017-5698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5698?: CVE-2017-5698 primarily affects Intel Active Management Technology Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5698 published?: CVE-2017-5698 was published on 2017-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00082&languageid=en-fr

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:active_management_technology_firmware:11.0.25.3001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:active_management_technology_firmware:11.0.26.3000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:manageability_engine_firmware:11.0.25.3001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:manageability_engine_firmware:11.0.26.3000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:small_business_technology_firmware:11.0.25.3001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:small_business_technology_firmware:11.0.26.3000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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