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CVE-2017-8083: CompuLab Intense PC and MintBox 2 devices with BIOS before 2017-05-21 do not use the CloseMnf protection mecha

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CVE-2017-8083 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting intense pc firmware, mintbox 2 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.7 (Medium)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-862
Published2017-06-06
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: compulab

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

compulab intense pc firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= cr_2.2.0.400.2
Fixed in: newer than cr_2.2.0.400.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
compulab mintbox 2 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= cr_2.2.0.400.2
Fixed in: newer than cr_2.2.0.400.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-8083?

intense pc firmware: upgrade to newer than cr_2.2.0.400.2; mintbox 2 firmware: upgrade to newer than cr_2.2.0.400.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-8083 being exploited?

CVE-2017-8083 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-8083 affect?

CVE-2017-8083 affects intense pc firmware, mintbox 2 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). 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 administra

How urgent is CVE-2017-8083?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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