8.1
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-16091: System Management Module Vulnerabilities

First published: Tue Nov 27 2018(Updated: )

In System Management Module (SMM) versions prior to 1.06, the SMM certificate creation and parsing logic is vulnerable to several buffer overflows.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lenovo System Management Module firmware<1.06
Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Enclosure 7x81
Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Enclosure 7Y87
Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Enclosure
Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Enclosure
Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Enclosure
Lenovo ThinkSystem D2 Enclosure
Lenovo ThinkSystem Modular Enclosure 7x22

Remedy

Update SMM firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-16091?

    CVE-2018-16091 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to exploit buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-16091?

    To fix CVE-2018-16091, update the System Management Module firmware to version 1.06 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2018-16091?

    CVE-2018-16091 affects the Lenovo System Management Module firmware versions prior to 1.06.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2018-16091?

    The risks associated with CVE-2018-16091 include unauthorized access and potential arbitrary code execution due to buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-16091 if I cannot apply the update?

    There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2018-16091; applying the firmware update is the recommended solution.

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