CVE-2017-5706
CVE-2017-5706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Server Platform Services 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 Server Platform Services Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in kernel in Intel Server Platform Services Firmware 4.0 allow attacker with local access to the system to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5706?
- Multiple buffer overflows in kernel in Intel Server Platform Services Firmware 4.0 allow attacker with local access to the system to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5706?
- CVE-2017-5706 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-2017-5706 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-2017-5706?
- CVE-2017-5706 affects Intel Server Platform Services Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5706?
- 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-2017-5706 published?
- CVE-2017-5706 was published on 2017-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101906
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039955
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-892715.pdf
- https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00086&languageid=en-fr
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171120-0001/
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03798en_us
- https://twitter.com/PTsecurity_UK/status/938447926128291842
- https://www.asus.com/News/wzeltG5CjYaIwGJ0
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:server_platform_services_firmware:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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