CWE
532
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-16095: System Management Module Vulnerabilities

First published: Tue Nov 27 2018(Updated: )

In System Management Module (SMM) versions prior to 1.06, the SMM records hashed passwords to a debug log when user authentication fails.

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-2018-16095?

    CVE-2018-16095 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the exposure of hashed passwords in debug logs.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-16095?

    To remediate CVE-2018-16095, update your System Management Module firmware to version 1.06 or later.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2018-16095?

    CVE-2018-16095 affects the Lenovo System Management Module firmware versions prior to 1.06.

  • What type of information is exposed in CVE-2018-16095?

    CVE-2018-16095 exposes hashed passwords that are recorded in a debug log upon failed user authentication.

  • Is my Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Enclosure vulnerable to CVE-2018-16095?

    No, the Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Enclosures 7x81, 7y87, and 7z02 are not affected by CVE-2018-16095.

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