CVE-2020-8327
First published: Tue Apr 14 2020(Updated: )
A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in LenovoBatteryGaugePackage for Lenovo System Interface Foundation bundled in Lenovo Vantage prior to version 10.2003.10.0 that could allow an authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges.
Credit: psirt@lenovo.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Vantage | <10.2003.10.0 |
Remedy
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this privilege escalation vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this privilege escalation vulnerability is CVE-2020-8327.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
The Lenovo Vantage software is affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8327?
The severity of CVE-2020-8327 is high (CVSS severity value of 7.8).
How can an authenticated user exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to execute code with elevated privileges.
How can I fix CVE-2020-8327?
To fix CVE-2020-8327, update Lenovo Vantage to version 10.2003.10.0 or later.
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