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CVE-2017-5738: Intel Unite: Privilege escalation

CVE-2017-5738 is rated critical with a CVSS v3.0 base score of 9.1 and affects Intel Unite. Per its scoring, it can be exploited over the network, without authentication, without any user interaction.

Vulnerability description

Escalation of privilege vulnerability in admin portal for Intel Unite App versions 3.1.32.12, 3.1.41.18 and 3.1.45.26 allows an attacker with network access to cause a denial of service and/or information disclosure.

Severity breakdown

CVSS v3.0 9.1: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

  • Attack vector: Network. Exploitable remotely over the network, with no need for local or physical access.
  • Attack complexity: Low. No special conditions; the attack can be repeated reliably.
  • Privileges required: None. No account or prior access is needed.
  • User interaction: None. No action from any user is needed.
  • Scope: Unchanged. Impact stays within the vulnerable component.
  • Confidentiality impact: High. Total loss of confidentiality; sensitive data can be fully disclosed.
  • Integrity impact: None. No loss of integrity.
  • Availability impact: High. Total loss of availability; the component can be shut down.

Underlying weakness

CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

Affected products

  • Intel Unite: 3.1.32.12; 3.1.41.18; 3.1.45.26

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