CVE-2016-8231: High severity lenovo service bridge vulnerability

Published Jun 3, 2017
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Updated

In Lenovo Service Bridge before version 4, a bug found in the signature verification logic of the code signing certificate could be exploited by an attacker to insert a forged code signing certificate.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Lenovo Lenovo Service Bridge

Event History

Jun 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8231?

CVE-2016-8231 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8231?

To fix CVE-2016-8231, upgrade to Lenovo Service Bridge version 4 or later.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2016-8231 enable?

CVE-2016-8231 allows an attacker to exploit the vulnerability to insert a forged code signing certificate.

4

Which versions of Lenovo Service Bridge are affected by CVE-2016-8231?

Lenovo Service Bridge versions prior to 4 are affected by CVE-2016-8231.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8231?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2016-8231; updating is recommended.

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