CVE-2017-5695 : What You Need to Know

Intel Solid-State Drive Firmware Denial of Service Vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2017-5695

What is CVE-2017-5695?

CVE-2017-5695 is a vulnerability in Intel Solid-State Drive Consumer, Professional, Embedded, Data Center firmware versions that allows local users to create a denial of service attack, leading to data corruption.

The Impact of CVE-2017-5695

This vulnerability enables local users to exploit the firmware, causing data corruption and potentially disrupting the normal operation of affected Intel Solid-State Drives.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-5695

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the firmware of Intel Solid-State Drives allows local users to trigger a denial of service attack through unspecified vectors, resulting in data corruption.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Solid-State Drive Consumer, Professional, Embedded, Data Center
Vendor: Intel Corporation
Affected Versions: LSBG200, LSF031C, LSF036C, LBF010C, LSBG100, LSF031C, LSF036C, LBF010C, LSF031P, LSF036P, LBF010P, LSF031P, LSF036P, LBF010P, LSMG200, LSF031E, LSF036E, LSMG100, LSF031E, LSF036E, LSDG200, LSF031D, LSF036D

Exploitation Mechanism

The specific vectors through which this vulnerability can be exploited are currently unknown.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Intel to address the vulnerability.
Monitor Intel's security advisories for updates and follow recommended actions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and software to the latest versions.
Implement least privilege access controls to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected Intel Solid-State Drives are updated with the latest firmware patches to mitigate the CVE-2017-5695 vulnerability.