CVE-2017-5689
Published: January 28, 2022
Official Description
Intel products contain a vulnerability which can allow attackers to perform privilege escalation.
CISA KEV Advisory
Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), Small Business Technology (SBT), and Standard Manageability Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Intel products contain a vulnerability which can allow attackers to perform privilege escalation.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
Intel products contain a vulnerability that allows attackers to perform privilege escalation. With an EPSS score of 0.94120 and confirmed exploitation by CISA, this is a critical flaw with a high likelihood of active exploitation.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. Attackers can leverage this flaw to gain higher privileges on affected Intel systems.
Apply the latest security updates and firmware patches provided by Intel. Ensure all systems are running the most recent versions to mitigate privilege escalation risks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-5689 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2017-5689 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-5689 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1