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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.

Published: Nov 21, 2017Updated: May 13, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDU csafCWE-119
NVD MITRE
7.8CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
0.7%
Top 52.2%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

This CSAF advisory was extracted from unstructured data and may contain inaccuracies. If you notice any errors, please reach out to the designated contact at CISA CSAF: central@cisa.dhs.gov

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-119

Affected Products

Intel Server Platform ServicesIntel Corp.Hardware Firmware
Server Platform ServicesIntel CorporationHardware Firmware
server platform services firmwareintelHardware Firmware
intel corp.commercialUSHardware Firmwareaka intel
intel corporationcommercialUSHardware Firmware
intelcommercialUSHardware Firmwareaka intel corp.

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Products CVE Techniques Tactics

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2018/icsa-18-060-01.json
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-18-060-01
cisa.gov
https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
first.org
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Timeline

Published
Nov 21, 2017
Last Updated
May 13, 2026

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