LOW
CVE-2017-3741
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: June 4, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In the Lenovo Power Management driver before 1.67.12.24, a local user may alter the trackpoint's firmware and stop the trackpoint from functioning correctly. This issue only affects ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th generation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-3741 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Lenovo2 product(s)
power managementthinkpad x1 carbon 5
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-14440Vendor Advisory
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-14440Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-3741
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 4, 2017
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-3741 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.