7.8
CWE
367 269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-3701

First published: Fri Oct 27 2023(Updated: )

A privilege elevation vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo Vantage SystemUpdate plugin version 2.0.0.212 and earlier that could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lenovo System Update Plugin<2.0.0.213
Lenovo Hardware Scan Plugin<1.3.1.2
Lenovo Hardware Scan Addin<2.4.1.1

Remedy

Update the Lenovo Vantage SystemUpdate Plugin to version 2.0.0.213.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-3701?

    CVE-2022-3701 is a privilege elevation vulnerability in the Lenovo Vantage SystemUpdate plugin version 2.0.0.212 and earlier.

  • How does CVE-2022-3701 affect Lenovo Vantage SystemUpdate?

    CVE-2022-3701 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-3701?

    CVE-2022-3701 has a severity value of 7.8, which is considered high.

  • Which versions of the Lenovo Vantage SystemUpdate plugin are affected by CVE-2022-3701?

    Versions 2.0.0.212 and earlier of the Lenovo Vantage SystemUpdate plugin are affected by CVE-2022-3701.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-3701?

    To fix CVE-2022-3701, it is recommended to update the Lenovo Vantage SystemUpdate plugin to version 2.0.0.213 or later.

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