Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Lenovo Devices Using Microsoft AutoPilot
CVE-2023-4706

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Lenovo
Status
1Lenovo Preload Directory
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 November 2023

What is CVE-2023-4706?

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Lenovo preloaded devices that are configured with Microsoft AutoPilot. This flaw allows a standard user account to gain higher privileges than intended due to incorrect default privilege settings. As a result, it could enable unauthorized access to sensitive system components and configurations, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the device. Users should take immediate action to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

1Lenovo Preload Directory Refer to Mitigation strategy section in LEN-127385

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-127385

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 Steven Pritchard for reporting this issue.
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