CVE-2017-5721 Memory corruption in NUC Kits
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code on Intel NUC devices by exploiting insufficient input validation in system firmware.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-5721?
CVE-2017-5721 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Intel Corporation NUC Kits, published on 11 Oct 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Insufficient input validation in system firmware for Intel NUC7i3BNK, NUC7i3BNH, NUC7i5BNK, NUC7i5BNH, NUC7i7BNH versions BN0049 and below allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via manipulation of memory.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5721?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Intel Nuc7i3bnh Firmware, Intel Nuc7i3bnk Firmware, Intel Nuc7i5bnh Firmware, Intel Nuc7i5bnk Firmware, Intel Nuc7i7bnh Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5721?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5721 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-5721 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5721 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel Corporation NUC Kits
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hg9f-cr6x-3gxw.