Buffer Overflow in Lenovo Desktop Products' Update_WMI Module
CVE-2023-43581

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in the Update_WMI module of certain Lenovo Desktop products. This buffer overflow issue may enable a local attacker with elevated privileges to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the security and functionality of the affected systems. Users are advised to apply updates and monitor their devices for any unusual activity 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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