CVE-2016-8223

Name: CVE-2016-8223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-29T20:59:01.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8223 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. During an internal security review, Lenovo identified a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Lenovo System Interface Foundation software installed on some Windows 10 PCs where a user with local privileges could run arbitrary code with administrator level privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

During an internal security review, Lenovo identified a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Lenovo System Interface Foundation software installed on some Windows 10 PCs where a user with local privileges could run arbitrary code with administrator level privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	System Interface Foundation	<= 1.0.66.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94597
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN_10150Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94597
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN_10150Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 29, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8223?

How severe is CVE-2016-8223?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8223 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8223?

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