How severe is CVE-2017-5709?

CVE-2017-5709 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-2017-5709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5709?

CVE-2017-5709 affects Intel Server Platform Services Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5709?

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-2017-5709 published?

CVE-2017-5709 was published on 2017-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5709

CVE-2017-5709 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Server Platform Services Firmware
Published: 2017-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple privilege escalations in kernel in Intel Server Platform Services Firmware 4.0 allows unauthorized process to access privileged content via unspecified vector.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5709?: Multiple privilege escalations in kernel in Intel Server Platform Services Firmware 4.0 allows unauthorized process to access privileged content via unspecified vector.
How severe is CVE-2017-5709?: CVE-2017-5709 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-2017-5709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5709?: CVE-2017-5709 affects Intel Server Platform Services Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5709?: 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-2017-5709 published?: CVE-2017-5709 was published on 2017-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:server_platform_services_firmware:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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