SB2023120689 - Lenovo update for BIOS Image Parsing vulnerabilities (LogoFAIL)



SB2023120689 - Lenovo update for BIOS Image Parsing vulnerabilities (LogoFAIL)

Published: December 6, 2023 Updated: May 21, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2023120689
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5058)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local user with write access to the ESP of the victim device can exploit by storing a maliciously crafted logo image.

The vulnerability was dubbed LogoFAIL.


2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39538)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. An local user can load a malicious BMP Logo file and compromise the affected system.


3) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39539)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. An local user can load a malicious PNG Logo file and compromise the affected system.

4) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40238)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local user with write access to the ESP of the victim device can exploit by storing a maliciously crafted logo image.

The vulnerability was dubbed LogoFAIL.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.