CVE-2017-9457

Name: CVE-2017-9457
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-25T14:29:00.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9457 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Intense PC Phoenix SecureCore UEFI firmware does not perform capsule signature validation before upgrading the system firmware. The absence of signature validation allows an attacker with administrator privileges to flash a modified UEFI BIOS.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Intense PC Phoenix SecureCore UEFI firmware does not perform capsule signature validation before upgrading the system firmware. The absence of signature validation allows an attacker with administrator privileges to flash a modified UEFI BIOS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

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

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143481/Compulab-Intense-PC-MintBox-2-Signature-Verification.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/56Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://watchmysys.com/blog/2017/07/cve-2017-9457-compulab-intense-pc-lacks-firmware-validation/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143481/Compulab-Intense-PC-MintBox-2-Signature-Verification.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/56Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://watchmysys.com/blog/2017/07/cve-2017-9457-compulab-intense-pc-lacks-firmware-validation/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9457?

How severe is CVE-2017-9457?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9457 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9457?

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