CVE-2008-3249

Name: CVE-2008-3249
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-21T17:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3249 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The client in Lenovo System Update before 3.14 does not properly validate the certificate when establishing an SSL connection, which allows remote attackers to install arbitrary packages via an SSL certificate whose X.509 headers match a public certificate used by IBM.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The client in Lenovo System Update before 3.14 does not properly validate the certificate when establishing an SSL connection, which allows remote attackers to install arbitrary packages via an SSL certificate whose X.509 headers match a public certificate used by IBM.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Thinkvantage System Update	<= 3.13.0005
Lenovo	Thinkvantage System Update	3.13

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3249?

How severe is CVE-2008-3249?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3249 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3249?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST