CVE-2017-8083

Name: CVE-2017-8083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-06T14:29:01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8083 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CompuLab Intense PC and MintBox 2 devices with BIOS before 2017-05-21 do not use the CloseMnf protection mechanism for write protection of flash memory regions, which allows local users to install a firmware rootkit by leveraging administrative privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CompuLab Intense PC and MintBox 2 devices with BIOS before 2017-05-21 do not use the CloseMnf protection mechanism for write protection of flash memory regions, which allows local users to install a firmware rootkit by leveraging administrative privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Compulab	Intense Pc Firmware	<= cr_2.2.0.400.2
Compulab	Mintbox 2 Firmware	<= cr_2.2.0.400.2

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://watchmysys.com/blog/2017/06/cve-2017-8083-compulab-intensepc-lacks-bios-wp/Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://watchmysys.com/blog/2017/06/cve-2017-8083-compulab-intensepc-lacks-bios-wp/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8083?

How severe is CVE-2017-8083?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8083 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8083?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST