Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-8336

First published: Tue Jun 09 2020(Updated: )

Lenovo implemented Intel CSME Anti-rollback ARB protections on some ThinkPad models to prevent roll back of CSME Firmware in flash.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo Thinkpad E14
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad E15
Lenovo ThinkPad R14 Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad R14
Lenovo ThinkPad S3 2nd Gen Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad S3 Gen 2 Firmware
Lenovo ThinkPad E490s Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad E490s Firmware
Lenovo ThinkPad S3 Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad S3 Firmware
Lenovo ThinkPad E490 Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad E490
Lenovo ThinkPad E590 Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad E590
Lenovo ThinkPad r490 firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad r490 firmware
Lenovo ThinkPad R590 Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad R590 Firmware
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 1st Gen Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 1st Gen Firmware
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1
Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga Firmware
Lenovo ThinkPad S2 Yoga 4th Gen<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad S2 Yoga 4th Gen Firmware
Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Firmware
Lenovo ThinkPad L590 Firmware<2020-07-10
Lenovo ThinkPad L590 Firmware
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Firmware<n2eet47w
Lenovo ThinkPad P1
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20QX) Firmware<n2oet44w
Lenovo ThinkPad P1
Lenovo ThinkPad P43s Firmware<n2iet88w
Lenovo ThinkPad P43s
Lenovo ThinkPad P52 Firmware<n2cet51w-1.34
Lenovo ThinkPad p52 (20mx)
Lenovo ThinkPad p53 (20qx) Firmware<n2net37w
Lenovo ThinkPad p53 (20qx)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53s Firmware<n2iet88w
Lenovo ThinkPad P53s
Lenovo ThinkPad P72 Firmware<n2cet51w
Lenovo ThinkPad P72 (20MX)
Lenovo ThinkPad p73 (20qx) Firmware<n2net37w
Lenovo ThinkPad p73
Lenovo ThinkPad t490 (20nx) Firmware<n2iet88w
Lenovo ThinkPad t490 (20nx)
Lenovo ThinkPad t490 (20qx) Firmware<n2iet88w
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20QX)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Firmware<n2iet88w
Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Lenovo ThinkPad t490s (20nx) Firmware<n2jet87w
Lenovo ThinkPad t490s (20nx)
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 Firmware<n2iet88w
Lenovo ThinkPad T590
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (20qx) Firmware<n2het47w
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (20qx)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (20RX) Firmware<n2het47w
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (20RX)
Lenovo ThinkPad x1 extreme (20mx) Firmware<n2eet47w
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MX)
Lenovo ThinkPad x1 extreme (20qx) Firmware<n2oet44w
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20QX)
Lenovo ThinkPad x1 yoga (20qx) Firmware<n2het47w
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (20QX)
Lenovo ThinkPad x1 yoga (20sx) Firmware<n2het47w
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (20sx)
Lenovo ThinkPad x390 Firmware<n2jet87w
Lenovo ThinkPad x390
Lenovo ThinkPad x390 Firmware<n2set18w
Lenovo ThinkPad x390
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Firmware<n2let74w
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Firmware

Remedy

Update system firmware to the version (or newer) indicated for your model in the Product Impact section of LEN-30042.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-8336?

    CVE-2020-8336 has been assessed as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-8336?

    To fix CVE-2020-8336, users should update the affected Lenovo ThinkPad firmware to versions released after July 10, 2020.

  • Which Lenovo models are affected by CVE-2020-8336?

    CVE-2020-8336 affects multiple Lenovo ThinkPad models with firmware versions prior to July 10, 2020.

  • Can I identify if my device is vulnerable to CVE-2020-8336?

    You can determine if your device is vulnerable to CVE-2020-8336 by checking the firmware version against the Lenovo support page.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2020-8336?

    CVE-2020-8336 pertains to inadequate anti-rollback protections for Intel CSME firmware on certain Lenovo ThinkPad models.

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