System Update
CVE-2015-2234
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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CVSS VectorNVD
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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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.
AnalysisAI
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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9). No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-362. 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. Affected products include: Lenovo System Update. Version information: before 5.06.0034.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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