CVE-2017-3775

Description

Some Lenovo System x server BIOS/UEFI versions, when Secure Boot mode is enabled by a system administrator, do not properly authenticate signed code before booting it. As a result, an attacker with physical access to the system could boot unsigned code.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory lenovo.com
Affected: Lenovo Group Ltd. Some Lenovo Flex System and Lenovo System x products
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-20241 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3775?
CVE-2017-3775 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3775?
To fix CVE-2017-3775, 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-2017-3775 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-3775 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-2017-3775?
CVE-2017-3775 affects Lenovo Group Ltd. Some Lenovo Flex System and Lenovo System x products.
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