high7.8
CVE-2015-8110
Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.07.0019 allows local users to gain privileges by navigating to (1) "Click here to learn mor…
Impact
Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.07.0019 allows local users to gain privileges by navigating to (1) "Click here to learn more" or (2) "View privacy policy" within the Tvsukernel.exe GUI application in the context of a temporary administrator account, aka a "local privilege escalation vulnerability."
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | Lenovo System Update | through 5.07.0013 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98037
- https://ioactive.com/pdfs/IOActive_Advisory_Lenovo_TVSUkernel-Escalation-Privileges.pdf
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_privilege
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98037
- https://ioactive.com/pdfs/IOActive_Advisory_Lenovo_TVSUkernel-Escalation-Privileges.pdf
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_privilege