How severe is CVE-2017-3746?

CVE-2017-3746 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-3746 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3746?

CVE-2017-3746 affects Lenovo Thinkpad Usb 3.0 Ethernet Adapter Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3746?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-3746 published?

CVE-2017-3746 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3746

CVE-2017-3746 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Thinkpad Usb 3.0 Ethernet Adapter Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lenovo Thinkpad Usb 3.0 Ethernet Adapter Driver
Published: 2017-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter (part number 4X90E51405) driver, various versions, was found to contain a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code with administrative or system level privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3746?: ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter (part number 4X90E51405) driver, various versions, was found to contain a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code with administrative or system level privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-3746?: CVE-2017-3746 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-3746 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3746?: CVE-2017-3746 affects Lenovo Thinkpad Usb 3.0 Ethernet Adapter Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3746?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-3746 published?: CVE-2017-3746 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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