How severe is CVE-2017-5705?

CVE-2017-5705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5705 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5705?

CVE-2017-5705 primarily affects Intel Manageability Engine 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-2017-5705?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-5705 published?

CVE-2017-5705 was published on 2017-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5705

CVE-2017-5705 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Manageability Engine Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Intel Manageability Engine Firmware
Published: 2017-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-5705?: CVE-2017-5705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5705 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5705?: CVE-2017-5705 primarily affects Intel Manageability Engine 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-2017-5705?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-5705 published?: CVE-2017-5705 was published on 2017-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:manageability_engine_firmware:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:manageability_engine_firmware:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:manageability_engine_firmware:11.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:manageability_engine_firmware:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:manageability_engine_firmware:11.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:manageability_engine_firmware:11.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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