CVE-2017-3718

6.2 MEDIUM 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Improper setting of device configuration in system firmware for Intel(R) NUC kits may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited with physical access with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2019-01-10 20:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 01:18 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.2 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2019-01-10 20:29 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 01:18 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Intel Nuc Kit Firmware
Intel Compute Card Firmware
Intel Compute Stick Firmware

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 6.2

Attack vector: Physical
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record