CWE
1419
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-5078

First published: Wed Nov 08 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerability was reported in some ThinkPad BIOS that could allow a physical or local attacker with elevated privileges to tamper with BIOS firmware.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

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Remedy

Update system firmware to the version (or newer) indicated for your model in the advisory: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-141775

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-5078.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-5078?

    The severity of CVE-2023-5078 is medium.

  • How does CVE-2023-5078 affect Lenovo Thinkpad X13 Gen 3?

    Lenovo Thinkpad X13 Gen 3 is affected by CVE-2023-5078.

  • How can a physical or local attacker with elevated privileges exploit CVE-2023-5078?

    A physical or local attacker with elevated privileges can exploit CVE-2023-5078 to tamper with BIOS firmware.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5078?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-5078 at the following link: [CVE-2023-5078](https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-141775)

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