CVE-2016-8237

Name: CVE-2016-8237
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-10T19:59:00.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8237 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Remote code execution in Lenovo Updates (not Lenovo System Update) allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 3.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Remote code execution in Lenovo Updates (not Lenovo System Update) allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.34%

87.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Updates	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97560Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-8313Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97560Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-8313Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8237?

Remote code execution in Lenovo Updates (not Lenovo System Update) allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2016-8237?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8237 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8237?

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