CVE-2015-2234
Lenovo System Update < 5.06.0027 - Privilege Escalation via Race Condition in Update Files Directory
Title source: llmDescription
Race condition in Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.06.0034 uses world-writable permissions for the update files directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by writing to an update file after the signature is validated.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://www.ioactive.com/pdfs/Lenovo_System_Update_Multiple_Privilege_Escalations.pdf
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_privilege
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74634
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id/1032268
Scores
EPSS
0.0003
EPSS Percentile
7.9%
Details
CWE
CWE-362
Status
published
Products (1)
lenovo/system_update
< 5.06.0027
Published
May 12, 2015
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026