CVE-2015-2219
Description
Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.06.0034 uses predictable security tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges by sending a valid token with a command to the System Update service (SUService.exe) through an unspecified named pipe.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Metasploit modules
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| lenovo | system_update | {"endIncluding":"5.06.0027"} | |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id/1032268
- http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_privilege
- http://www.ioactive.com/pdfs/Lenovo_System_Update_Multiple_Privilege_Escalations.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74649
- http://securitytracker.com/id/1032268
- http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_privilege
- http://www.ioactive.com/pdfs/Lenovo_System_Update_Multiple_Privilege_Escalations.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74649
CWEs
CWE-264
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.