DLL Search Path Vulnerability in Lenovo PCManager
CVE-2021-3464

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Lenovo
Status
Pcmanager
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 April 2021

Summary

A vulnerability in Lenovo's PCManager prior to version 3.0.400.3252 enables attackers to exploit a DLL search path issue, potentially allowing for unauthorized privilege escalation on affected systems. This weakness poses significant risks if exploited, as it can lead to unauthorized actions with higher system privileges. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

PCManager < 3.0.400.3252

References

https://iknow.lenovo.com.cn/detail/dc_196156.html
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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

Credit

Lenovo thanks Aobo Wang of Chaitin Security Research Lab for reporting this issue.
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