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CVE-2017-5689 affects Intel manageability features used for remote administration. On systems where AMT or ISM is provisioned, an unauthenticated network attacker could gain system-level control through the management layer. Local attackers may also enable manageability features on AMT, ISM, or SBT systems. This is high-impact because it sits below normal operating-system defenses. Exposure is most likely on enterprise desktops, laptops, workstations, and appliances with affected Intel manageability firmware, especially where AMT or ISM was provisioned for remote administration. Systems without the affected manageability SKUs, or already updated to Intel or OEM fixed firmware, are less likely exposed. Treat as urgent for any managed endpoint fleet using Intel out-of-band administration. KEV status, unauthenticated network attack potential, and system-level impact justify accelerated inventory and remediation, especially for remotely reachable management interfaces. Mitigation focus: Update affected Intel manageability firmware to the listed fixed versions or later.; Follow Intel SA-00075 mitigation guidance for systems awaiting firmware updates.; Check OEM advisories from affected hardware vendors for model-specific firmware packages..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.tenable.com/blog/rediscovering-the-intel-amt-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://downloadmirror.intel.com/26754/eng/INTEL-SA-00075%20Mitigation%20Guide-Rev%201.1.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170509-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.embedi.com/files/white-papers/Silent-Bob-is-Silent.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00075&languageid=en-frCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03754en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.embedi.com/news/mythbusters-cve-2017-5689CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-874235.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-5689CVE reference · government-resource
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