What is the severity of CVE-2016-5248?

The severity of CVE-2016-5248 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5248?

To fix CVE-2016-5248, update Lenovo Solution Center to version 3.3.003 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-5248?

CVE-2016-5248 affects local users of Lenovo Solution Center versions prior to 3.3.003.

What actions can be conducted using CVE-2016-5248?

CVE-2016-5248 allows local users to terminate arbitrary processes using the StopProxy command.

Is CVE-2016-5248 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2016-5248 is not exploitable remotely as it requires local user access.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-5248

medium

5.5

CWE

264

30/6/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5248

First published: Thu Jun 30 2016(Updated: )

The StopProxy command in LSC.Services.SystemService in Lenovo Solution Center before 3.3.003 allows local users to terminate arbitrary processes via the PID argument.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Lenovo Solution Center	<=3.3.002

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5248?
The severity of CVE-2016-5248 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5248?
To fix CVE-2016-5248, update Lenovo Solution Center to version 3.3.003 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5248?
CVE-2016-5248 affects local users of Lenovo Solution Center versions prior to 3.3.003.
What actions can be conducted using CVE-2016-5248?
CVE-2016-5248 allows local users to terminate arbitrary processes using the StopProxy command.
Is CVE-2016-5248 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2016-5248 is not exploitable remotely as it requires local user access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5248?
The severity of CVE-2016-5248 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5248?
To fix CVE-2016-5248, update Lenovo Solution Center to version 3.3.003 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5248?
CVE-2016-5248 affects local users of Lenovo Solution Center versions prior to 3.3.003.
What actions can be conducted using CVE-2016-5248?
CVE-2016-5248 allows local users to terminate arbitrary processes using the StopProxy command.
Is CVE-2016-5248 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2016-5248 is not exploitable remotely as it requires local user access.