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CVE-2016-5249

7.8 · HIGH

Lenovo Solution Center (LSC) before 3.3.003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges via vectors involving the LSC.Services.SystemService StartProxy command with a n…

Published Jun 30, 2016CWE-264EPSS 0.64%

Overview

CVE-2016-5249 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 30, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Lenovo Solution Center (LSC) before 3.3.003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges via vectors involving the LSC.Services.SystemService StartProxy command with a named pipe created in advance and crafted .NET assembly.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_7814Refwww.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2016-012/?fid=8073Refsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_7814Refwww.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2016-012/?fid=8073

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5249?

CVE-2016-5249 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 30, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-5249?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-5249?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-5249?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-5249 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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