CVE-2017-3740

CVE-2017-3740 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Active Protection System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

In Lenovo Active Protection System before 1.82.0.14, an attacker with local privileges could send commands to the system's embedded controller, which could cause a denial of service attack on the system or the ability to alter hardware functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3740?
In Lenovo Active Protection System before 1.82.0.14, an attacker with local privileges could send commands to the system's embedded controller, which could cause a denial of service attack on the system or the ability to alter hardware functionality.
How severe is CVE-2017-3740?
CVE-2017-3740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-3740 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3740?
CVE-2017-3740 primarily affects Lenovo Active Protection System. In total, 49 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3740?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3740 published?
CVE-2017-3740 was published on 2017-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (49)