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CVE-2022-3699

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 4.28%

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CVE-2022-3699 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin prior to version 1.3.1.2 and Lenovo Diagnostics prior to version 4.45 that could allow a local user to execute code with elevated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 4.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin prior to version 1.3.1.2 and Lenovo Diagnostics prior to version 4.45 that could allow a local user to execute code with elevated privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
4.28%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LenovoDiagnostics< 4.45.0
LenovoHardwarescan Addin< 2.4.1.1
LenovoHardwarescan Plugin< 1.3.1.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3699?
A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin prior to version 1.3.1.2 and Lenovo Diagnostics prior to version 4.45 that could allow a local user to execute code with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-3699?
CVE-2022-3699 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3699?
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