CVE-2023-5078
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5078 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was reported in some ThinkPad BIOS that could allow a physical or local attacker with elevated privileges to tamper with BIOS firmware.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was reported in some ThinkPad BIOS that could allow a physical or local attacker with elevated privileges to tamper with BIOS firmware.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | Thinkpad X13 Gen 3 Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad S2 Yoga Gen 7 Firmware | < 1.19 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad S2 Yoga Gen 6 Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad S2 Gen 8 Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad P14s Gen 3 Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad P16s Gen 1 Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad T14 Gen 3 Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad T14s Gen 3 Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad T16 Gen 1 Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L14 Gen 3 Firmware | < 1.23 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L14 Gen 4 Firmware | < 1.1 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L15 Gen 3 Firmware | < 1.23 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L15 Gen 4 Firmware | < 1.1 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L13 Yoga Gen 4 Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Firmware | < 1.19 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L13 Yoga Gen 2 Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L13 Gen 4 Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L13 Gen 3 Firmware | < 1.19 |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad L13 Gen 2 Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Thinkpad S2 Yoga Gen 8 Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-141775Vendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-141775Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5078?
A vulnerability was reported in some ThinkPad BIOS that could allow a physical or local attacker with elevated privileges to tamper with BIOS firmware.
How severe is CVE-2023-5078?
CVE-2023-5078 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5078?
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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