CVE-2017-3744: Medium severity Lenovo Integrated Management Module Firmware vulnerability

Published Jun 20, 2017
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Updated

In the IMM2 firmware of Lenovo System x servers, remote commands issued by LXCA or other utilities may be captured in the First Failure Data Capture (FFDC) service log if the service log is generated when that remote command is running. Captured command data may contain clear text login information. Authorized users that can capture and export FFDC service log data may have access to these remote commands.

Affected Software

47 affected components
Lenovo Integrated Management Module Firmware<=4.9
Lenovo Flex System X240 M4
Lenovo Flex System X240 M5
Lenovo Flex System X280 X6
Lenovo Flex System X440 M4
Lenovo Flex System X480 X6
Lenovo Flex System X880
Lenovo Nextscale Nx360 M5
Lenovo System X3250 M6
Lenovo System X3500 M5
Lenovo System X3550 M5
Lenovo System X3650 M5
Lenovo System X3750 M4
Lenovo System X3850 X6
Lenovo System X3950 X6
Lenovo Thinkagile Cx2200
Lenovo Thinkagile Cx4200
Lenovo Thinkagile Cx4600
IBM Integrated Management Module Firmware<=6.19
IBM Bladecenter Hs22
IBM Bladecenter Hs23
IBM Bladecenter Hs23e
IBM Flex System X220 M4
IBM Flex System X222 M4
IBM Flex System X240 M4
IBM Flex System X280 M4
IBM Flex System X440 M4
IBM Flex System X480 M4
IBM Flex System X880 M4
IBM Idataplex Dx360 M4
IBM Idataplex Dx360 M4 Water Cooled
IBM Nextscale Nx360 M4
IBM System X3100 M4
IBM System X3100 M5
IBM System X3250 M4
IBM System X3250 M5
IBM System X3300 M4
IBM System X3500 M4
IBM System X3530 M4
IBM System X3550 M4
IBM System X3630 M4
IBM System X3650 M4
IBM System X3650 M4 Bd
IBM System X3650 M4 Hd
IBM System X3750 M4
IBM System X3850 X6
IBM System X3950 X6

Event History

Jun 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3744?

CVE-2017-3744 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of login credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3744?

To fix CVE-2017-3744, upgrade the Lenovo Integrated Management Module firmware to a version later than 4.9.

3

What type of systems are affected by CVE-2017-3744?

CVE-2017-3744 affects Lenovo Integrated Management Module firmware versions up to 4.9.

4

What information can be captured due to CVE-2017-3744?

CVE-2017-3744 can capture remote command data, which may include clear text login information.

5

Is CVE-2017-3744 specific to any Lenovo hardware?

CVE-2017-3744 is primarily associated with Lenovo System x servers utilizing the affected firmware versions.

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