Firmware Vulnerability in Intel Active Management Technology and Standard Manageability
CVE-2017-5698

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel Active Management Technology, Intel Standard Manageability, And Intel Small Business Technology
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 September 2017

What is CVE-2017-5698?

The firmware of Intel Active Management Technology, Standard Manageability, and Small Business Technology has a vulnerability that allows a local user with administrative privileges to upgrade to an insecure firmware version (11.6.x.1xxx). This version lacks proper anti-rollback protection, potentially exposing systems to known vulnerabilities, compromising security and integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Intel Active Management Technology, Intel Standard Manageability, and Intel Small Business Technology version 11.0.25.3001 and 11.0.26.3000

References

https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=I...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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