CVE-2016-8227

7.8 HIGH

Published: January 26, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability in Lenovo Transition application used in Lenovo Yoga, Flex and Miix systems running Windows allows local users to execute code with elevated privileges.

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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

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95159

Source: psirt@lenovo.com

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-12508

Source: psirt@lenovo.com

Mitigation Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95159

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

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-12508

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

Mitigation Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.3%

27th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

lenovo

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