CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-3452: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jul 16 2021(Updated: )

A potential vulnerability in the system shutdown SMI callback function in some ThinkPad models may allow an attacker with local access and elevated privileges to execute arbitrary code.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lenovo Bios
Lenovo Thinkpad 11e 3rd Gen
Lenovo Thinkpad 11e 4th Gen
Lenovo Thinkpad 11e 5th Gen
Lenovo Thinkpad 11e Yoga Gen 6
Lenovo Thinkpad 13 Gen 2
Lenovo Thinkpad E14 Gen 2
Lenovo Thinkpad E15 Gen 2
Lenovo Thinkpad L13
Lenovo Thinkpad L13 Gen 2
Lenovo Thinkpad L13 Yoga
Lenovo Thinkpad L13 Yogo Gen 2
Lenovo Thinkpad L14
Lenovo Thinkpad L14 Gen 2
Lenovo Thinkpad L15
Lenovo Thinkpad L15 Gen 2
Lenovo Thinkpad L380
Lenovo Thinkpad L380 Yoga
Lenovo Thinkpad L390
Lenovo Thinkpad L390 Yoga
Lenovo ThinkPad T460
Lenovo Thinkpad X12 Detachable Gen 1
Lenovo Thinkpad X260
Lenovo Thinkpad X380 Yoga
Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 11e 3rd Gen
Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 11e 4th Gen
Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 370
Lenovo Bios

Remedy

Update system firmware to the version (or newer) indicated for your model in the Product Impact section of LEN-65529.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-3452?

    CVE-2021-3452 is a potential vulnerability in the system shutdown SMI callback function in some ThinkPad models.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-3452?

    An attacker with local access and elevated privileges can exploit CVE-2021-3452 to execute arbitrary code.

  • Which Lenovo models are affected by CVE-2021-3452?

    CVE-2021-3452 affects some ThinkPad models, such as Lenovo Thinkpad L13, Lenovo Thinkpad L380, Lenovo ThinkPad T460, and more.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-3452?

    The severity of CVE-2021-3452 is medium, with a severity value of 6.7 out of 10.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-3452?

    To fix CVE-2021-3452, it is recommended to install the BIOS update provided by Lenovo.

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