Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Lenovo System Update by Lenovo
CVE-2015-2219

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Lenovo
Status
System Update
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 May 2015

What is CVE-2015-2219?

The Lenovo System Update software prior to version 5.06.0034 contains a vulnerability that allows local users to exploit predictable security tokens. By sending a valid token to the System Update service (SUService.exe) through a named pipe, attackers can gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the security of the system. This flaw underscores the importance of secure token generation and handling in software applications.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74649
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http://www.ioactive.com/pdfs/Lenovo_System_Update_Multipl...
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http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_priv...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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