CVE-2022-48181
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2022-48181 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An ErrorMessage driver stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in BIOS of some ThinkPad models could allow an attacker with local access to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An ErrorMessage driver stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in BIOS of some ThinkPad models could allow an attacker with local access to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code.
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 | Ideacentre C5-14imb05 Firmware | < o4hkt3aa |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre 3 07ach7 Firmware | < m4mkt12a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre 3 07iab7 Firmware | < m49kt21a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre 3-07ada05 Firmware | < o4fkt35a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre 3-07ada05 Firmware | < m4mkt12a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre 3-07imb05 Firmware | < m2vkt1ea |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre 5 14iab7 Firmware | < m42kt42a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre 5-14acn6 Firmware | < o5ekt24a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre 5-14are05 Firmware | < o4zkt2aa |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre 5-14imb05 Firmware | < o4hkt3aa |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre 5-14iob6 Firmware | < m3gkt3aa |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 3 21itl7 Firmware | < o5akt33 |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 3 22iap7 Firmware | < o5nkt32a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 3 24iap7 Firmware | < o5nkt32a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 3 27iap7 Firmware | < o5nkt32a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 3-22imb05 Firmware | < o5nkt32a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 3-22itl6 Firmware | < o5akt33 |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 3-24alc6 Firmware | < o5bkt25a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 3-24imb05 Firmware | < o5nkt32a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 3-24itl6 Firmware | < o5akt33 |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 3-27alc6 Firmware | < o5bkt25a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 3-27imb05 Firmware | < o5nkt32a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 3-27itl6 Firmware | < o5akt33 |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 5 24iah7 Firmware | < o5rkt39a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Aio 5 27iah7 Firmware | < o5rkt39a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Creator 5-14iob6 Firmware | < m3gkt3aa |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre G5-14amr05 Firmware | < o4zkt2aa |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre G5-14imb05 Firmware | < o4hkt3aa |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Gaming 5 17acn7 Firmware | < o5ekt24a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Gaming 5 17iab7 Firmware | < m42kt42a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Gaming 5-14acn6 Firmware | < o5ekt24a |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Gaming 5-14iob6 Firmware | < m3gkt3aa |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Mini 5 01iaq7 Firmware | < o53kt0ea |
| Lenovo | Ideacentre Mini 5-01imh05 Firmware | < o4ekt19a |
| Lenovo | Legion C530-19icb Firmware | < o4bkt22a |
| Lenovo | Legion R5-28imb05 Firmware | < o4nkt1da |
| Lenovo | Legion T5-26amr5 Firmware | < o4mkt2da |
| Lenovo | Legion T5-26iob6 Firmware | < o54kt22a |
| Lenovo | Legion T5-28icb05 Firmware | < o4bkt22a |
| Lenovo | Legion T5-28imb05 Firmware | < o4nkt1da |
| Lenovo | Legion T530-28icb Firmware | < o4bkt22a |
| Lenovo | Legion T7-34iaz7 Firmware | < o5hkt2aa |
| Lenovo | Legion T7-34imz5 Firmware | < o4lkt20a |
| Lenovo | Legion T7-34imz5 Firmware | < o5fkt15a |
| Lenovo | Lenovo Legion T5 26iab7 Firmware | < o5lkt29a |
| Lenovo | Thinkcentre M600 Firmware | < m00kt68a |
| Lenovo | Thinkcentre M60e Tiny Firmware | < m3skt25a |
| Lenovo | Thinkcentre M625q Firmware | < m1wkt50a |
| Lenovo | Thinkcentre M70c Firmware | < m2vkt1ea |
| Lenovo | Thinkcentre M70q Firmware | < m2wkt59a |
Showing 50 of 122 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-124495Vendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-124495Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-48181?
An ErrorMessage driver stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in BIOS of some ThinkPad models could allow an attacker with local access to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2022-48181?
CVE-2022-48181 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48181?
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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