medium
6.5
CWE
532
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-3744

First published: Tue Jun 20 2017(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.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lenovo Integrated Management Module Firmware<=4.9
Lenovo Flex System X240 M4 Firmware
Lenovo Flex System X240 M5 Bios
Lenovo Flex System X280 X6 Firmware
Lenovo Flex System X440 M4 Firmware
Lenovo Flex System X480 X6 BIOS
Lenovo Flex System X880 BIOS
Lenovo NextScale NX360 M5
Lenovo System X3250 M6 Firmware
Lenovo System X3500 M5
Lenovo System X3550 M5
Lenovo System x3650 M5
Lenovo System X3750 M4
Lenovo System X3850 X6
Lenovo System X3950 X6 Firmware
Lenovo ThinkAgile CX2200
Lenovo ThinkAgile CX4200
Lenovo ThinkAgile CX4600
IBM Integrated Management Module II Firmware<=6.19
Lenovo Bladecenter HS22
Lenovo Bladecenter HS23
Lenovo Bladecenter Hs23e Firmware
IBM Flex System X220
IBM Flex System X222 M4 Firmware
Lenovo Flex System X240 M4
IBM Flex System X280 M4 Firmware
Lenovo Flex System X440 M4 Firmware
IBM Flex System X480 M4 Firmware
IBM Flex System X880 M4 Firmware
Lenovo iDataplex Dx360 M4
Lenovo Idataplex Dx360 M4 Water Cooled
Lenovo Nextscale Nx360 M4 Firmware
Ibm System X3100 M4 Firmware
IBM System X3100 M5 Firmware
IBM System X3250 M4 Firmware
Lenovo System X3250 M5
Lenovo System X3300 M4
Lenovo System X3500 M4 Firmware
Lenovo System X3530 M4
Lenovo System X3550 M4
Lenovo System X3630 M4
IBM System x3650 M4 Firmware
IBM System x3650 M4 Firmware
Lenovo System X3650 M4 HD
Lenovo System X3750 M4
Lenovo System X3850 X6 Firmware
Lenovo System X3950 X6 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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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