CVE-2015-5684

MITRE is populating this ID because it was assigned prior to Lenovo becoming a CNA

published March 27, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A buffer overflow in Lenovo's BIOS could let attackers run any code they like—no special access needed! Think of it like a crowded restaurant kitchen where an uninvited chef sneaks in. Once inside, they can whip up any dish they want, completely bypassing the menu restrictions. This means that a remote attacker could potentially take control of your system, wreaking havoc by running malicious code. They could steal sensitive data, install malware, or even completely brick your device, leaving you in a digital disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded restaurant kitchen where an uninvited chef sneaks in. Once inside, they can whip up any dish they want, completely bypassing the menu restrictions. The vulnerability stems from a buffer overflow in the Lenovo Service Engine (LSE), allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected BIOS versions of Lenovo notebooks.

What to do

This means that a remote attacker could potentially take control of your system, wreaking havoc by running malicious code. They could steal sensitive data, install malware, or even completely brick your device, leaving you in a digital disaster! To protect yourself, ensure your system BIOS is updated to the latest version released by Lenovo. Regularly check Lenovo's support site for patches and updates, and consider disabling the Lenovo Service Engine if not in use. 🛡️ You've got this! Keep your systems sharp and secure, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🎉

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03688 · 89.6th percentile
Published
2020-03-27T14:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 MAR 14:05Z
    MITRE is populating this ID because it was assigned prior to Lenovo becoming a CNA
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