CVE-2020-8345

Description

A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo HardwareScan Plugin for the Lenovo Vantage hardware scan feature prior to version 1.0.46.11 that could allow escalation of privilege.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the Lenovo HardwareScan Plugin to version 1.0.46.11. The Lenovo HardwareScan Plugin is automatically updated by the Lenovo System Interface Foundation Service. To immediately start the update process, reboot the computer or restart the "System Interface Foundation Service" service. To verify the Lenovo HardwareScan Plugin version: Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\ProgramData\Lenovo\ImController\Plugins\LenovoHardwareScanPlugin\x64 Right click on LenovoHardwareScanPlugin.dll and select Properties. Click on the Details tab. Read the File version.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory lenovo.com
Affected: Lenovo Vantage HardwareScan Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-44421 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8345?
CVE-2020-8345 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8345?
To fix CVE-2020-8345: Update the Lenovo HardwareScan Plugin to version 1.0.46.11. The Lenovo HardwareScan Plugin is automatically updated by the Lenovo System Interface Foundation Service. To immediately start the update process, reboot the computer or restart the "System Interface Foundation Service" service. To verify the Lenovo HardwareScan Plugin version: Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\ProgramData\Lenovo\ImController\Plugins\LenovoHardwareScanPlugin\x64 Right click on LenovoHardwareScanPlugin.dll and select Properties. Click on the Details tab. Read the File version.
Is CVE-2020-8345 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8345 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-2020-8345?
CVE-2020-8345 affects Lenovo Vantage HardwareScan Plugin.
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