Firmware Alteration Vulnerability in Lenovo Power Management Driver for ThinkPad X1 Carbon
CVE-2017-3741

3.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Lenovo
Status
Power Management Driver
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 June 2017

What is CVE-2017-3741?

A vulnerability exists in the Lenovo Power Management driver, specifically affecting the firmware of the trackpoint on ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th generation) devices. Users with local access may exploit this flaw to alter the trackpoint's firmware, leading to potential malfunctions and disabling of the device's functionality. This issue underscores the importance of keeping drivers updated to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized firmware modifications.

Affected Version(s)

Power Management Driver ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation running versions 1.67.12.19 through 1.67.12.23

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-14440
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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