CVE-2022-3431
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2022-3431 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential vulnerability in a driver used during manufacturing process on some consumer Lenovo Notebook devices that was mistakenly not deactivated may allow an attacker with elevated privileges to modify secure boot setting by modifying an NVRAM variable.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A potential vulnerability in a driver used during manufacturing process on some consumer Lenovo Notebook devices that was mistakenly not deactivated may allow an attacker with elevated privileges to modify secure boot setting by modifying an NVRAM variable.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | Ideapad Creator 5-16ach6 Firmware | < gscn34ww |
| Lenovo | Ideapad 5 Pro-16ihu6 Firmware | < grcn22ww |
| Lenovo | Ideapad 5 Pro-16ach6 Firmware | < gscn34ww |
| Lenovo | Yoga Slim 7-13itl05 Firmware | < f7cn39ww |
| Lenovo | Yoga Slim 7-13acn05 Firmware | < ghcn28ww |
| Lenovo | Yoga Slim 7 Pro 16arh7 Firmware | < klcn15ww |
| Lenovo | Yoga Slim 7 Pro 16ach6 Firmware | < hucn16ww |
| Lenovo | Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13itl5 Firmware | < f7cn39ww |
| Lenovo | Yoga Duet 7-13itl6-Lte Firmware | < gpcn24ww |
| Lenovo | Yoga Duet 7-13itl6 Firmware | < gpcn24ww |
| Lenovo | Yoga Duet 7-13iml05 Firmware | < ercn30ww |
| Lenovo | Thinkbook Plus G3 Iap Firmware | < k6cn29ww |
| Lenovo | Thinkbook Plus G2 Itg Firmware | < gycn31ww |
| Lenovo | Thinkbook 16p Nx Arh Firmware | < kjcn27ww |
| Lenovo | Thinkbook 16 G4\+ Iap Firmware | < hycn40ww |
| Lenovo | Thinkbook 16 G4\+ Ara Firmware | < j6cn40ww |
| Lenovo | Thinkbook 14 G4\+ Iap Firmware | < hycn40ww |
| Lenovo | Thinkbook 14 G4\+ Ara Firmware | < j6cn40ww |
| Lenovo | Thinkbook 13x Itg Firmware | < hlcn30ww |
| Lenovo | Ideapad Slim 7 Pro 16ach6 Firmware | < hucn16ww |
| Lenovo | S540-15iml Firmware | < cncn22ww |
| Lenovo | Slim 7 16arh7 Firmware | < klcn15ww |
| Lenovo | Ideapad Duet 3 10igl5 Firmware | < eqcn37ww |
| Lenovo | Ideapad 5 Pro 16arh7 Firmware | < j4cn33ww |
| Lenovo | D330-10igl Firmware | < g0cn11ww |
References
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-94952Vendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-94952Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-3431?
A potential vulnerability in a driver used during manufacturing process on some consumer Lenovo Notebook devices that was mistakenly not deactivated may allow an attacker with elevated privileges to modify secure boot setting by modifying an NVRAM variable.
How severe is CVE-2022-3431?
CVE-2022-3431 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3431?
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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