CVE-2017-5688 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-5688 affecting Intel Solid State Drive Toolbox before 3.4.5, allowing local administrative attackers to escalate privileges and execute unauthorized code. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures.
Intel Solid State Drive Toolbox before version 3.4.5 allows a local administrative attacker to escalate privileges and execute unauthorized code.
Understanding CVE-2017-5688
The vulnerability in Intel Solid State Drive Toolbox versions before 3.4.5 enables privilege escalation for local administrative attackers.
What is CVE-2017-5688?
The CVE-2017-5688 vulnerability in Intel Solid State Drive Toolbox versions before 3.4.5 allows local administrative attackers to escalate privileges and execute unauthorized code.
The Impact of CVE-2017-5688
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized code execution and privilege escalation by local administrative attackers.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-5688
The technical details of the CVE-2017-5688 vulnerability in Intel Solid State Drive Toolbox.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows local administrative attackers to escalate privileges and execute unauthorized code.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Solid State Drive Toolbox
- Vendor: Intel Corporation
- Versions Affected: Before 3.4.5
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability enables a local administrative attacker to load and execute arbitrary code.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2017-5688 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Intel Solid State Drive Toolbox to version 3.4.5 or later.
- Monitor for any unauthorized code execution.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and firmware to the latest versions.
- Implement least privilege access controls to limit escalation opportunities.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by Intel Corporation to address the vulnerability.