CVE-2022-3431
6.7 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2022-3431 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting lenovo ideapad_creator_5-16ach6_firmware. It was published on October 9, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
A potential vulnerability in a driver used during manufacturing process on some consumer Lenovo Notebook devices that was mistakenly not deactivated may allow an attacker with elevated privileges to modify secure boot setting by modifying an NVRAM variable.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lenovo. Update ideapad_creator_5-16ach6_firmware to the latest patched version. 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.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| lenovo | ideapad_creator_5-16ach6_firmware | >= 0, < gscn34ww | Affected |
| lenovo | ideapad_5_pro-16ihu6_firmware | >= 0, < grcn22ww | Affected |
| lenovo | ideapad_5_pro-16ach6_firmware | >= 0, < gscn34ww | Affected |
| lenovo | yoga_slim_7-13itl05_firmware | >= 0, < f7cn39ww | Affected |
| lenovo | yoga_slim_7-13acn05_firmware | >= 0, < ghcn28ww | Affected |
| lenovo | yoga_slim_7_pro_16arh7_firmware | >= 0, < klcn15ww | Affected |
| lenovo | yoga_slim_7_pro_16ach6_firmware | >= 0, < hucn16ww | Affected |
| lenovo | yoga_slim_7_carbon_13itl5_firmware | >= 0, < f7cn39ww | Affected |
| lenovo | yoga_duet_7-13itl6-lte_firmware | >= 0, < gpcn24ww | Affected |
| lenovo | yoga_duet_7-13itl6_firmware | >= 0, < gpcn24ww | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-3431?
CVE-2022-3431 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting lenovo ideapad_creator_5-16ach6_firmware. It was published on October 9, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2022-3431?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-3431?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lenovo. Update ideapad_creator_5-16ach6_firmware to the latest patched version. 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.
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