CVE-2023-4029
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2023-4029 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow has been identified in the BoardUpdateAcpiDxe driver in some Lenovo ThinkPad products which may allow an attacker with local access and elevated privileges to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow has been identified in the BoardUpdateAcpiDxe driver in some Lenovo ThinkPad products which may allow an attacker with local access and elevated privileges to execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | K14 Type 21cu Firmware | < 1.12 |
| Lenovo | K14 Type 21cv Firmware | < 1.12 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad S2 Yoga Gen 8 Firmware | < 1.10 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad E14 Gen 3 Firmware | < 1.15 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad E15 Gen 3 Firmware | < 1.15 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L13 Gen 2 Firmware | < 1.30 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L13 Gen 3 Firmware | < 1.19 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L13 Gen 4 Firmware | < 1.10 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L13 Yoga Gen 4 Firmware | < 1.10 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L13 Yoga Gen 2 Firmware | < 1.30 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Firmware | < 1.19 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L14 Gen 2 Firmware | < 1.28 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L14 Gen 3 Firmware | < 1.23 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L14 Gen 4 Firmware | < 1.06 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L15 Gen 2 Firmware | < 1.28 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L15 Gen 3 Firmware | < 1.23 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L15 Gen 4 Firmware | < 1.06 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad P14s Gen 2 Firmware | < 1.34 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad T14 Gen 2 Firmware | < 1.34 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad T14s Gen 2 Firmware | < 1.37 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad S2 Gen 6 Firmware | < 1.30 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad S2 Gen 7 Firmware | < 1.19 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad S2 Gen 8 Firmware | < 1.10 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad S2 Yoga Gen 6 Firmware | < 1.30 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad S2 Yoga Gen 7 Firmware | < 1.19 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad X13 Gen 2 Firmware | < 1.37 |
References
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-134879Vendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-134879Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-4029?
A buffer overflow has been identified in the BoardUpdateAcpiDxe driver in some Lenovo ThinkPad products which may allow an attacker with local access and elevated privileges to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2023-4029?
CVE-2023-4029 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4029?
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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