Local Code Execution Vulnerability in Lenovo Solution Center by Lenovo
CVE-2016-5249

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Lenovo
Status
Solution Center
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 June 2016

What is CVE-2016-5249?

The Lenovo Solution Center prior to version 3.3.003 contains a vulnerability that could allow local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated LocalSystem privileges. This exploitation occurs through the misconfiguration of the StartProxy command within the LSC.Services.SystemService, where a named pipe is expected to be created in advance along with a specially crafted .NET assembly. Local users can leverage this flaw to gain unauthorized access and control over the system.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_7814
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https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/A...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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