CVE-2023-2993

Description

A valid, authenticated user with limited privileges may be able to use specifically crafted web management server API calls to execute a limited number of commands on SMM v1, SMM v2, and FPC that the user does not normally have sufficient privileges to execute.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to the firmware version (or newer) indicated for your model in the advisory: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-127357 https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-127357

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory lenovo.com
Affected: Lenovo System Management Module (SMM)
Affected: Lenovo Fan Power Controller (FPC)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-127357 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2993?
CVE-2023-2993 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2993?
To fix CVE-2023-2993: Upgrade to the firmware version (or newer) indicated for your model in the advisory: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-127357 https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-127357
Is CVE-2023-2993 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-2993 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-2023-2993?
CVE-2023-2993 affects Lenovo System Management Module (SMM) , Lenovo Fan Power Controller (FPC).
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