Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | Flex System X240 M5 Bios | < 2.61 |
| Lenovo | Flex System X240 M5 | - |
| Lenovo | Flex System X280 X6 Bios | < 4.21 |
| Lenovo | Flex System X280 X6 | - |
| Lenovo | Flex System X480 X6 Bios | < 4.21 |
| Lenovo | Flex System X480 X6 | - |
| Lenovo | Flex System X880 Bios | < 4.21 |
| Lenovo | Flex System X880 | - |
| Lenovo | Nextscale Nx360 M5 Bios | < 2.61 |
| Lenovo | Nextscale Nx360 M5 | - |
| Lenovo | System X3250 M6 Bios | < 2.23 |
| Lenovo | System X3250 M6 | - |
| Lenovo | System X3500 M5 Bios | < 2.61 |
| Lenovo | System X3500 M5 | - |
| Lenovo | System X3550 M5 Bios | < 2.61 |
| Lenovo | System X3550 M5 | - |
| Lenovo | System X3650 M5 Bios | < 2.61 |
| Lenovo | System X3650 M5 | - |
| Lenovo | System X3850 X6 Bios | < 4.3 |
| Lenovo | System X3850 X6 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-20241PatchVendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-20241PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-3775?
CVE-2017-3775 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). 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 ph...
How severe is CVE-2017-3775?
CVE-2017-3775 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-3775?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lenovo Flex System X240 M5 Bios, Lenovo Flex System X240 M5, Lenovo Flex System X280 X6 Bios, Lenovo Flex System X280 X6, Lenovo Flex System X480 X6 Bios.