CVE-2016-8225

Name: CVE-2016-8225
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-26T17:59:00.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8225 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unquoted service path vulnerability in Lenovo Edge and Lenovo Slim USB Keyboard Driver versions earlier than 1.21 allows local users to execute code with elevated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unquoted service path vulnerability in Lenovo Edge and Lenovo Slim USB Keyboard Driver versions earlier than 1.21 allows local users to execute code with elevated privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Edge Keyboard Driver	<= 1.20
Lenovo	Slim Usb Keyboard Driver	<= 1.20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95842
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-11588Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95842
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-11588Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8225?

Unquoted service path vulnerability in Lenovo Edge and Lenovo Slim USB Keyboard Driver versions earlier than 1.21 allows local users to execute code with elevated privileges.

How severe is CVE-2016-8225?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8225 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8225?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-8225?

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Source: NVD / NIST