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CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-1891: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jan 23 2023(Updated: )

A buffer overflow in the SystemLoadDefaultDxe driver in some Lenovo Notebook products may allow an attacker with local privileges to execute arbitrary code.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lenovo Thinkbook 14-iml Firmware<cjcn38ww
Lenovo Thinkbook 14-iml
Lenovo Thinkbook 14-iil Firmware<djcn28ww
Lenovo Thinkbook 14-iil
Lenovo Thinkbook 15-iil Firmware<djcn28ww
Lenovo Thinkbook 15-iil
Lenovo Thinkbook 15-iml Firmware<cjcn38ww
Lenovo Thinkbook 15-iml
Lenovo Yoga C640-13iml Lte Firmware<chcn28ww
Lenovo Yoga C640-13iml Lte
Lenovo Yoga C640-13iml Firmware<chcn28ww
Lenovo Yoga C640-13iml

Remedy

Update system firmware to the version (or newer) indicated for your model in the product Impact section of LEN-91369

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-1891?

    CVE-2022-1891 is a vulnerability that involves a buffer overflow in the SystemLoadDefaultDxe driver in certain Lenovo Notebook products, allowing an attacker with local privileges to execute arbitrary code.

  • Which Lenovo Notebook products are affected by CVE-2022-1891?

    CVE-2022-1891 affects Lenovo Thinkbook 14-iml Firmware (version up to exclusive cjcn38ww), Lenovo Thinkbook 14-iil Firmware (version up to exclusive djcn28ww), Lenovo Thinkbook 15-iil Firmware (version up to exclusive djcn28ww), Lenovo Thinkbook 15-iml Firmware (version up to exclusive cjcn38ww), Lenovo Yoga C640-13iml Lte Firmware (version up to exclusive chcn28ww), and Lenovo Yoga C640-13iml Firmware (version up to exclusive chcn28ww).

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-1891?

    CVE-2022-1891 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-1891?

    An attacker with local privileges can exploit CVE-2022-1891 by leveraging the buffer overflow in the SystemLoadDefaultDxe driver to execute arbitrary code.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-1891?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-1891 on the Lenovo product security page: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-91369

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