Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities in Intel AMT Manageability Engine Firmware
CVE-2017-5711

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Active Management Technology
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 November 2017

What is CVE-2017-5711?

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) within various versions of the Intel Manageability Engine Firmware. These vulnerabilities enable a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the AMT, potentially allowing them to take control of the affected system.

Affected Version(s)

Active Management Technology 8.x/9.x/10.x/11.0/11.5/11.6/11.7/11.10/11.20

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171120-0001/
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039852
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101918
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-5711 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities in Intel AMT Manageability Engine Firmware