How severe is CVE-2017-17556?

CVE-2017-17556 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-17556 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17556?

CVE-2017-17556 affects Hp Synaptics Touchpad Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17556?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-17556 published?

CVE-2017-17556 was published on 2017-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17556

CVE-2017-17556 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Synaptics Touchpad Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Hp Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Published: 2017-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A debug tool in Synaptics TouchPad drivers allows local users with administrative access to obtain sensitive information about keyboard scan codes by modifying registry keys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17556?: A debug tool in Synaptics TouchPad drivers allows local users with administrative access to obtain sensitive information about keyboard scan codes by modifying registry keys.
How severe is CVE-2017-17556?: CVE-2017-17556 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-17556 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17556?: CVE-2017-17556 affects Hp Synaptics Touchpad Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17556?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-17556 published?: CVE-2017-17556 was published on 2017-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:synaptics_touchpad_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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