CVE-2015-8109
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CVE-2015-8109 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.07.0019 allows local users to gain privileges by making a prediction of tvsu_tmp_xxxxxXXXXX account credentials that requires knowledge of the time that this account was created, aka a "temporary administrator account vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.07.0019 allows local users to gain privileges by making a prediction of tvsu_tmp_xxxxxXXXXX account credentials that requires knowledge of the time that this account was created, aka a "temporary administrator account vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | Lenovo System Update | <= 5.07.0013 |
References
- https://ioactive.com/pdfs/IOActive_Advisory_Lenovo_SystemUpdate-Insecure-Random-Admin-Password.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://ioactive.com/pdfs/IOActive_Advisory_Lenovo_SystemUpdate-Insecure-Random-Admin-Password.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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