First published: Tue Nov 27 2018(Updated: )
In System Management Module (SMM) versions prior to 1.06, if an attacker manages to log in to the device OS, the validation of software updates can be circumvented.
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-2018-9084 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential bypass of security controls.
To fix CVE-2018-9084, update the System Management Module firmware to version 1.06 or later.
CVE-2018-9084 affects devices running versions of the System Management Module firmware prior to 1.06.
CVE-2018-9084 allows attackers with OS access to bypass software update validation, compromising system integrity.
There is no known workaround for CVE-2018-9084, so updating the firmware is necessary to mitigate the risk.