CVE-2017-3771: High severity Lenovo Thinkcentre M710s Firmware vulnerability

Published Oct 26, 2017
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Updated

System boot process is not adequately secured In Lenovo E95 and ThinkCentre M710s/M710t because systems were shipped from factory without completing BIOS/UEFI initialization process.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Lenovo Thinkcentre M710s Firmware<m16kt40a
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710s
Lenovo Thinkcentre M710t Firmware<m16kt40a
Lenovo Thinkcentre M710t
Lenovo Aio E95 Firmware<m16kt40a
Lenovo Aio E95

Event History

Oct 26, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3771?

CVE-2017-3771 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on system security during the boot process.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3771?

To remediate CVE-2017-3771, ensure that your Lenovo E95 or ThinkCentre M710s/M710t systems complete the BIOS/UEFI initialization process.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-3771?

CVE-2017-3771 affects the Lenovo E95, ThinkCentre M710s, and ThinkCentre M710t systems shipped without completed BIOS/UEFI setup.

4

What is the potential risk associated with CVE-2017-3771?

The potential risk of CVE-2017-3771 includes unauthorized access or control over systems during the boot phase.

5

Has a patch been released for CVE-2017-3771?

As of now, no specific patch has been publicly available for CVE-2017-3771, but following the initialization process will help mitigate the issue.

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