Buffer Overflow in WMISwSmi Module of Lenovo Desktop Products
CVE-2023-43576

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Lenovo
Status
Desktop BIOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 November 2023

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the WMISwSmi module present in various Lenovo Desktop products. This flaw may allow a local attacker with elevated privileges to exploit the vulnerability and execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising system integrity and security. Users are advised to apply the latest security updates to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Desktop BIOS various

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-141775

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Lenovo thanks Zichuan Li (@Ri7erLi) from Indiana University Bloomington for reporting this vulnerability.
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