What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-17556?

CVE-2017-17556 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Synaptics Touchpad Driver CVE-2017-17556

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-12-15 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Synaptics Touchpad Driver

5.1

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.1 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 15, 2017 - 19:29 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.1

DescriptionCVE.org

A debug tool in Synaptics TouchPad drivers allows local users with administrative access to obtain sensitive information about keyboard scan codes by modifying registry keys.

AnalysisAI

A debug tool in Synaptics TouchPad drivers allows local users with administrative access to obtain sensitive information about keyboard scan codes by modifying registry keys. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. A debug tool in Synaptics TouchPad drivers allows local users with administrative access to obtain sensitive information about keyboard scan codes by modifying registry keys. Affected products include: Hp Synaptics Touchpad Driver.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.