CVE-2025-1700: High severity Motorola Software Fix (Rescue and Smart Assistant) vulnerability

Published Jul 17, 2025

Updated

A DLL hijacking vulnerability was reported in the Motorola Software Fix (Rescue and Smart Assistant) installer that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges during installation of the software.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Motorola Software Fix (Rescue and Smart Assistant)

Remediation

Information

Update Software Fix to version 7.3.4.13 or later. https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds101291-rescue-and-smart-assistant-lmsa

Event History

Jul 17, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:16 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:16 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1700?

CVE-2025-1700 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1700?

To fix CVE-2025-1700, users should update to the latest version of the Motorola Software Fix (Rescue and Smart Assistant) that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1700?

CVE-2025-1700 affects users of the Motorola Software Fix (Rescue and Smart Assistant) installer.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1700?

CVE-2025-1700 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability that can allow local attackers to escalate privileges.

What should I do if I cannot update the software related to CVE-2025-1700?

If unable to update the software, the best practice is to limit the installation of the Motorola Software Fix (Rescue and Smart Assistant) to trusted environments until a patch is applied.