Temporary Administrator Account Vulnerability in Lenovo System Update
CVE-2015-8109

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Lenovo
Status: Lenovo System Update
Vendor: CVE Published:; 24 April 2017

What is CVE-2015-8109?

Lenovo System Update, also known as ThinkVantage System Update, prior to version 5.07.0019 contains a vulnerability that allows local users to exploit predictable temporary account credentials to gain administrative privileges. This occurs when an attacker accurately predicts the creation time of the tvsu_tmp_xxxxxXXXXX account, enabling unauthorized access and potential system compromise.

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