CVE-2017-5738

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…

published November 16, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A clever trick could flip the script on your Intel Unite admin portal! An attacker with network access can exploit this privilege escalation flaw and cause chaos. 💥 Think of it like a hotel concierge granting access to locked areas just because they have a guest’s name — if the concierge isn't diligent, anyone could wander into restricted zones, messing up the whole operation. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to bring your services to a halt or even expose sensitive information. Imagine the chaos of a denied service during an important meeting or confidential documents leaking out — absolutely devastating for any organization!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel concierge granting access to locked areas just because they have a guest’s name — if the concierge isn't diligent, anyone could wander into restricted zones, messing up the whole operation. The CVE-2017-5738 vulnerability in Intel Unite App versions 3.1.32.12, 3.1.41.18, and 3.1.45.26 occurs when an attacker with network access manages to escalate their privileges, resulting in denial of service and potential information disclosure.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to bring your services to a halt or even expose sensitive information. Imagine the chaos of a denied service during an important meeting or confidential documents leaking out — absolutely devastating for any organization! To safeguard against this, it's critical to update your Intel Unite App to the latest version, ensuring that all known vulnerabilities have been patched. If you haven't done so already, review your network access controls to limit who can reach your admin portal. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these proactive steps, you're leading the charge in securing your environment! 🙌✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01531 · 74.4th percentile
Published
2017-11-16T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 NOV 14:00Z
    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…
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