CVE-2017-5736 Privilege escalation in Software Guard Extensions Platform Software Component
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges in Intel SGX Platform Software, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-5736?
CVE-2017-5736 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Corporation Software Guard Extensions Platform Software Component, published on 20 Mar 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An elevation of privilege in Intel Software Guard Extensions Platform Software Component before 1.9.105.42329 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code as administrator.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5736?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Software Guard Extensions Platform Software Component.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5736?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5736 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-5736 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5736 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q3c9-x23w-92w6.