VDB-127216 · CVE-2018-16094 · GCVE-0-2018-16094

Lenovo System Management Module up to 1.05 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Lenovo System Management Module up to 1.05. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-16094. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Lenovo System Management Module up to 1.05. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In System Management Module (SMM) versions prior to 1.06, an internal SMM function that retrieves configuration settings is prone to a buffer overflow.

The bug was discovered 11/15/2018. The weakness was released 11/27/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.lenovo.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-16094 since 08/29/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.06 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-127212, VDB-127213, VDB-127214 and VDB-127215. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Lenovo

Name

System Management Module

Version

1.05

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.lenovo.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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NVD Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: System Management Module 1.06

Timelineinfo

08/29/2018 🔍
11/15/2018 +78 days 🔍
11/27/2018 +12 days 🔍
11/27/2018 +0 days 🔍
11/28/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/15/2020 +504 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: lenovo.com

Advisory: support.lenovo.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-16094 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-16094
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127216
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/28/2018 10:45
Updated: 04/15/2020 16:13
Changes: 11/28/2018 10:45 (58), 04/15/2020 16:13 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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