CVE-2021-3452: Input Validation

Published 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.

Affected Software

56 affected components
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
All of the following
Lenovo BIOS
Any of the following
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch LEN-65529

Event History

Jul 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-3452?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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