CVE-2017-5689

Intel AMT/SBT/Standard Manageability products contained a privilege escalation vulnerability that was actively exploited in the wild.

Intel's Active Management Technology (AMT), Small Business Technology (SBT), and Standard Manageability products had a privilege escalation vulnerability that allowed attackers to escalate privileges. This vulnerability was actively exploited in the wild, indicating a significant exposure for organizations using these technologies. DIB organizations should assess their use of Intel AMT and ensure all systems are patched to prevent privilege escalation attacks.

Shame score — A privilege escalation vulnerability in widely deployed Intel management technologies was actively exploited in the wild, demonstrating a severe and avoidable security failure.