CVE-2017-3746

7.8 HIGH
Published: August 29, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100520
Source: psirt@lenovo.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-9896
Source: psirt@lenovo.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100520
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-9896
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
29th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

lenovo