Thinkpad A275 Firmware
CVE-2020-8334
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A10:2025 - Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions
ASVS 5.0
V16 - Security Logging and Error Handling Unusual condition handling
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| Impact | CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: physical attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
The BIOS tamper detection mechanism was not triggered in Lenovo ThinkPad T495s, X395, T495, A485, A285, A475, A275 which may allow for unauthorized access. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
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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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-754. The BIOS tamper detection mechanism was not triggered in Lenovo ThinkPad T495s, X395, T495, A485, A285, A475, A275 which may allow for unauthorized access. Affected products include: Lenovo Thinkpad T495S Firmware, Lenovo Thinkpad X395 Firmware, Lenovo Thinkpad T495 Firmware, Lenovo Thinkpad A485 Firmware, Lenovo Thinkpad A285 Firmware.
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AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
The BIOS tamper detection mechanism was not triggered in Lenovo ThinkPad T495s, X395, T495, A485, A285, A475, A275 which may allow for unauthorized access.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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