CVE-2017-5689VulnerabilityPublished 01/28/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2017-5689: Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), Small Business Technology (SBT), and Standard Manageability Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Affects Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), Small Business Technology (SBT), and Standard ManageabilitySource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 01/28/2022
KEV deadline: 07/28/2022
EPSS: 92.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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Description

CVE-2017-5689 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), Small Business Technology (SBT), and Standard Manageability. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate their privileges on affected systems. It has been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat usage. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

Intel's Active Management Technology (AMT), Small Business Technology (SBT), and Standard Manageability contain a vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-5689 that permits attackers to perform privilege escalation. The vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation scenarios. However, no detailed technical description, affected version ranges, or patch availability information is provided in the source data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability enables attackers to escalate their privileges on affected Intel management technology platforms, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over system management functions. The vulnerability is known to be exploited in the wild, increasing the risk to affected systems.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should consult Intel's security advisories for updates. Until a fix is confirmed, restrict access to management interfaces and monitor for suspicious activity related to AMT, SBT, and Standard Manageability components.

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:10:37 UTC

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