Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Lenovo System Update by Lenovo

CVE-2015-2219

Summary

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.

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