CVE-2016-8237

Description

Remote code execution in Lenovo Updates (not Lenovo System Update) allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.22% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory lenovo.com
Affected: Lenovo Group Ltd. Lenovo Updates
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-8313 mitigation vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97560 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8237?
CVE-2016-8237 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8237?
To fix CVE-2016-8237, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8237 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-8237 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8237?
CVE-2016-8237 affects Lenovo Group Ltd. Lenovo Updates.
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