CVE-2022-40134

Description

An information leak vulnerability in the SMI Set BIOS Password SMI Handler in some Lenovo models may allow an attacker with local access and elevated privileges to read SMM memory.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update system firmware to the version (or newer) indicated for your model in the Product Impact section of LEN-94953.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory lenovo.com
Affected: Lenovo BIOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-94953 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40134?
CVE-2022-40134 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40134?
To fix CVE-2022-40134: Update system firmware to the version (or newer) indicated for your model in the Product Impact section of LEN-94953.
Is CVE-2022-40134 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40134 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-2022-40134?
CVE-2022-40134 affects Lenovo BIOS.
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