7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-3699

First published: Wed Oct 25 2023(Updated: )

A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin prior to version 1.3.1.2 and Lenovo Diagnostics prior to version 4.45 that could allow a local user to execute code with elevated privileges.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lenovo Diagnostics<4.45.0
Lenovo Hardwarescan Addin<2.4.1.1
Lenovo Hardwarescan Plugin<1.3.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-3699?

    CVE-2022-3699 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin and Lenovo Diagnostics software.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-3699?

    The severity of CVE-2022-3699 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

  • How does CVE-2022-3699 affect Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin?

    CVE-2022-3699 affects Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin versions prior to 1.3.1.2, allowing a local user to execute code with elevated privileges.

  • How does CVE-2022-3699 affect Lenovo Diagnostics?

    CVE-2022-3699 affects Lenovo Diagnostics versions up to 4.45.0, allowing a local user to execute code with elevated privileges.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-3699?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-3699 on the Lenovo product security website: [https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-102365](https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-102365) and [https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-94532](https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-94532).

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