What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8338?

CVE-2020-8338 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-8338?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-8338. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Diagnostics CVE-2020-8338

HIGH

Untrusted Search Path (CWE-426)

2020-10-14 psirt@lenovo.com

Lenovo Information Disclosure Diagnostics

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 14, 2020 - 22:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Diagnostics prior to version 4.35.4 that could allow a user with local access to execute code on the system.

AnalysisAI

A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Diagnostics prior to version 4.35.4 that could allow a user with local access to execute code on the system. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-426. A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Diagnostics prior to version 4.35.4 that could allow a user with local access to execute code on the system. Affected products include: Lenovo Diagnostics. Version information: version 4.35.4.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.