CVE-2017-5703

Description

Configuration of SPI Flash in platforms based on multiple Intel platforms allow a local attacker to alter the behavior of the SPI flash potentially leading to a Denial of Service.

Category

6.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory intel.com
Affected: Intel Corporation Intel 6th generation Intel Core Processors, Intel 7th generation Processors, Intel Xeon Scalable Processors, Intel Xeon Processor E3 v5 Family, Intel Xeon Processor E3 v6 Family, and Intel Atom Processor C Series.
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References

Link Tags
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03867en_us
https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00087&languageid=en-fr vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040626 vdb entry third party advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180924-0004/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5703?
CVE-2017-5703 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5703?
To fix CVE-2017-5703, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-5703 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-5703 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-5703?
CVE-2017-5703 affects Intel Corporation Intel 6th generation Intel Core Processors, Intel 7th generation Processors, Intel Xeon Scalable Processors, Intel Xeon Processor E3 v5 Family, Intel Xeon Processor E3 v6 Family, and Intel Atom Processor C Series..
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