CVE-2017-3197: GIGABYTE BRIX UEFI firmware fails to securely implement BIOS write protection

Published Jul 9, 2018
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Updated

GIGABYTE BRIX UEFI firmware for the GB-BSi7H-6500 (version F6) and GB-BXi7-5775 (version F2) platforms does not securely implement BIOSWE, BLE, SMMBWP, and PRx features. As a result, the BIOS is not protected from arbitrary write access and may permit modifications to the SPI flash.

Affected Software

4 affected components
GIGABYTE Gb-bsi7h-6500 Firmware=f6
GIGABYTE GB-BSi7H-6500
GIGABYTE Gb-bxi7-5775 Firmware=f2
GIGABYTE GB-BXi7-5775

Event History

Jul 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3197?

CVE-2017-3197 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary write access to the BIOS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3197?

To mitigate CVE-2017-3197, update to the latest firmware versions F6 for GB-BSi7H-6500 or F2 for GB-BXi7-5775 provided by Gigabyte.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-3197?

CVE-2017-3197 affects the Gigabyte GB-BSi7H-6500 and GB-BXi7-5775 platforms with specific firmware versions.

4

What features are insecure in CVE-2017-3197?

CVE-2017-3197 has insecure implementations of BIOSWE, BLE, SMM_BWP, and PRx features.

5

What are the risks associated with CVE-2017-3197?

The risks of CVE-2017-3197 include unauthorized modifications to the SPI flash, potentially compromising system integrity.

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