CVE-2024-23592

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability was reported in Lenovo devices with Synaptics fingerprint readers that could allow an attacker with physical access to replay fingerprints and bypass Windows Hello authentication.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Enable Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) and upgrade to the driver version (or newer) indicated for your model in the advisory:  https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-155804

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Lenovo Synaptics Fingerprint Readers
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23592?
CVE-2024-23592 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23592?
To fix CVE-2024-23592: Enable Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) and upgrade to the driver version (or newer) indicated for your model in the advisory:  https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-155804
Is CVE-2024-23592 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-23592 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-2024-23592?
CVE-2024-23592 affects Lenovo Synaptics Fingerprint Readers.
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