What is CVE-2020-8318?

CVE-2020-8318 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the LenovoSystemUpdatePlugin for Lenovo System Interface Foundation.

How does CVE-2020-8318 affect Lenovo System Interface Foundation?

CVE-2020-8318 allows an authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges in Lenovo System Interface Foundation prior to version 2.0.0.92.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8318?

CVE-2020-8318 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

How can I fix CVE-2020-8318?

To fix CVE-2020-8318, ensure that you have the latest version (at least 2.0.0.92) of Lenovo System Interface Foundation installed.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8318?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-8318 on the Lenovo Product Security website: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-30401

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-8318

high

7.8

14/4/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-8318

First published: Tue Apr 14 2020(Updated: )

A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in the LenovoSystemUpdatePlugin for Lenovo System Interface Foundation prior to version that could allow an authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Lenovo System Interface Foundation	<2.0.0.92

Remedy

Update LenovoSystemUpdatePlugin for Lenovo System Interface Foundation to version 2.0.0.92. To update Vantage and its Lenovo System Interface Foundation component, follow these steps: 1) Update Lenovo Vantage to version 10.2003.10.0 from the Microsoft Store. 2) Re-launch Lenovo Vantage to complete the update.

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Reference Links

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-30401

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8318?
CVE-2020-8318 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the LenovoSystemUpdatePlugin for Lenovo System Interface Foundation.
How does CVE-2020-8318 affect Lenovo System Interface Foundation?
CVE-2020-8318 allows an authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges in Lenovo System Interface Foundation prior to version 2.0.0.92.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8318?
CVE-2020-8318 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2020-8318?
To fix CVE-2020-8318, ensure that you have the latest version (at least 2.0.0.92) of Lenovo System Interface Foundation installed.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8318?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-8318 on the Lenovo Product Security website: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-30401

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