Buffer Overflow in Intel Management Engine Firmware
CVE-2017-5712

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

The vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in Intel's Active Management Technology (AMT) present in multiple versions of the Manageability Engine Firmware. This flaw allows an attacker with remote administrative privileges to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the device's security and functionality. Organizations utilizing affected firmware versions should address this vulnerability promptly to safeguard their systems against potential exploitation.

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

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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