CVE-2017-3748

Description

On Lenovo VIBE mobile phones, improper access controls on the nac_server component can be abused in conjunction with CVE-2017-3749 and CVE-2017-3750 to elevate privileges to the root user (commonly known as 'rooting' or "jail breaking" a device).

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory lenovo.com

Affected: Lenovo Group Ltd. Lenovo Vibe and Lenovo China-only Moto Mobile Phones

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99295	vdb entry third party advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-15823	mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3748?: CVE-2017-3748 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3748?: To fix CVE-2017-3748, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-3748 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-3748 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3748?: CVE-2017-3748 affects Lenovo Group Ltd. Lenovo Vibe and Lenovo China-only Moto Mobile Phones.

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