Local Privilege Escalation in ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C Dock Firmware Tool from Lenovo
CVE-2022-4569

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Lenovo
Status
Thinkpad Hybrid Usb-c With Usb-a Dock Firmware Update Tool
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 June 2023

What is CVE-2022-4569?

A vulnerability exists in the ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock Firmware Update Tool that allows a user with local access to execute malicious code with elevated privileges during the installation or upgrade of the firmware. If compromised, this vulnerability could enable an attacker to gain increased control over the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and further exploitation of the device.

Affected Version(s)

ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock Firmware Update Tool versions prior to v1.0.35_v2

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-103544

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 Raphael Rosenast of Compass Security.
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