CVE-2015-8110

Name: CVE-2015-8110
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-24T06:59:00.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8110 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 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.". EPSS estimates a 0.50% 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 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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Lenovo System Update	<= 5.07.0013

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98037Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ioactive.com/pdfs/IOActive_Advisory_Lenovo_TVSUkernel-Escalation-Privileges.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_privilegeVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98037Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ioactive.com/pdfs/IOActive_Advisory_Lenovo_TVSUkernel-Escalation-Privileges.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_privilegeVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8110?

How severe is CVE-2015-8110?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8110 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8110?

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