CVE-2017-5704

Description

Platform sample code firmware included with 4th Gen Intel Core Processor, 5th Gen Intel Core Processor, 6th Gen Intel Core Processor, and 7th Gen Intel Core Processor potentially exposes password information in memory to a local attacker with administrative privileges.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory intel.com
Affected: Intel Corporation Intel Core Processor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00160.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5704?
CVE-2017-5704 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5704?
To fix CVE-2017-5704, 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-2017-5704 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-5704 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-2017-5704?
CVE-2017-5704 affects Intel Corporation Intel Core Processor.
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