How severe is CVE-2017-3771?

CVE-2017-3771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-3771 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3771?

CVE-2017-3771 primarily affects Lenovo Thinkcentre M710s Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3771?

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-2017-3771 published?

CVE-2017-3771 was published on 2017-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3771

CVE-2017-3771 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Thinkcentre M710s Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lenovo Thinkcentre M710s Firmware
Published: 2017-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

System boot process is not adequately secured In Lenovo E95 and ThinkCentre M710s/M710t because systems were shipped from factory without completing BIOS/UEFI initialization process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3771?: System boot process is not adequately secured In Lenovo E95 and ThinkCentre M710s/M710t because systems were shipped from factory without completing BIOS/UEFI initialization process.
How severe is CVE-2017-3771?: CVE-2017-3771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-3771 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3771?: CVE-2017-3771 primarily affects Lenovo Thinkcentre M710s Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3771?: 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-2017-3771 published?: CVE-2017-3771 was published on 2017-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-17417

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkcentre_m710s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkcentre_m710t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:aio_e95_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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