First published: Tue Nov 27 2018(Updated: )
In System Management Module (SMM) versions prior to 1.06, the SMM web interface for changing Enclosure VPD fails to sufficiently sanitize all input for HTML tags, possibly opening a path for cross-site scripting.
Credit: psirt@lenovo.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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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 |
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CVE-2018-16096 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
To fix CVE-2018-16096, upgrade the System Management Module firmware to version 1.06 or later.
CVE-2018-16096 affects Lenovo System Management Module firmware versions prior to 1.06.
CVE-2018-16096 is associated with insufficient sanitization of input for HTML tags, leading to potential cross-site scripting.
No, users of SMM firmware version 1.06 and above are not at risk for CVE-2018-16096 as the vulnerability has been addressed.