CVE-2024-23594

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability was reported in a system recovery bootloader that was part of the Lenovo preloaded Windows 7 and 8 operating systems from 2012 to 2014 that could allow a privileged attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Concerned customers can follow Microsoft's guidance to apply the April 9, 2024 Windows security updates. Please refer to KB5025885 to enable the latest protections: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5025885-how-to-manage-the-windows-boot-manager-revocatio... https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5025885-how-to-manage-the-windows-boot-manager-revocations-for-secure-boot-changes-associated-with-cve-2023-24932-41a975df-beb2-40c1-99a3-b3ff139f832d https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-23594

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Lenovo Windows 7 and 8 PC Preloads
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-132277

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23594?
CVE-2024-23594 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23594?
To fix CVE-2024-23594: Concerned customers can follow Microsoft's guidance to apply the April 9, 2024 Windows security updates. Please refer to KB5025885 to enable the latest protections: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5025885-how-to-manage-the-windows-boot-manager-revocatio... https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5025885-how-to-manage-the-windows-boot-manager-revocations-for-secure-boot-changes-associated-with-cve-2023-24932-41a975df-beb2-40c1-99a3-b3ff139f832d https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-23594
Is CVE-2024-23594 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-23594 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-2024-23594?
CVE-2024-23594 affects Lenovo Windows 7 and 8 PC Preloads.
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