7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-3771

First published: Thu Oct 26 2017(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.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710t/s Firmware<m16kt40a
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710s Firmware
Lenovo Ideacentre M710t Firmware<m16kt40a
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710t/s
Lenovo AIO E95<m16kt40a
Lenovo AIO E95

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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