Vulnerability identifier: #VU27002

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8318

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Lenovo System Interface Foundation
Other software / Other software solutions
Vantage
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Lenovo

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in the LenovoSystemUpdatePlugin for Lenovo System Interface Foundation component for Lenovo Vantage. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Vendor recommends to update Lenovo Vantage to version 10.2003.10.0

Vulnerable software versions

Lenovo System Interface Foundation: All versions

Vantage: All versions

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External links
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-30401

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.