CVE-2015-6971

7.8 HIGH

Published: October 03, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.07.0013 allows local users to submit commands to the System Update service (SUService.exe) and gain privileges by launching signed Lenovo executables.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_privilege

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2015-018/?fid=7172

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_privilege

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2015-018/?fid=7172

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.5%

37th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

Affected Vendors

lenovo

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