CVE-2018-9062

BIOS Modules Unprotected by Intel Boot Guard Vulnerable to Physical Attack

Description

In some Lenovo ThinkPad products, one BIOS region is not properly included in the checks, allowing injection of arbitrary code.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory lenovo.com
Affected: Lenovo Group Ltd. some Lenovo ThinkPads
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105387 vdb entry third party advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-20527 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9062?
CVE-2018-9062 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-9062?
To fix CVE-2018-9062, 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-2018-9062 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-9062 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-9062?
CVE-2018-9062 affects Lenovo Group Ltd. some Lenovo ThinkPads.
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