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."
References
Link | Resource |
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_privilege | Vendor Advisory |
https://ioactive.com/pdfs/IOActive_Advisory_Lenovo_TVSUkernel-Escalation-Privileges.pdf | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98037 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
Configurations
Information
Published : 2017-04-23 23:59
Updated : 2017-04-28 11:02
NVD link : CVE-2015-8110
Mitre link : CVE-2015-8110
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CWE
CWE-264
Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Products Affected
lenovo
- lenovo_system_update