CVE-2017-5703

6.0 MEDIUM 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Configuration of SPI Flash in platforms based on multiple Intel platforms allow a local attacker to alter the behavior of the SPI flash potentially leading to a Denial of Service.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2018-04-03 21:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 01:21 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.0 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2018-04-03 21:29 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 01:21 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-269 · Improper privilege management
Record status: Modified

Affected

Intel Core i7-8550u
Intel Core i7-8559u
Intel Core i7-8650u
Intel Core i7-8700
Intel Core i7-8700b
Intel Core i7-8700k
Intel Core i7-8700t
Intel Core i7-8705g

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 6.0

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record