Linux Kernel up to 6.7/6.7.6 think-lmi privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.7/6.7.6. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component think-lmi. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-26836. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.7/6.7.6. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component think-lmi. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: think-lmi: Fix password opcode ordering for workstations The Lenovo workstations require the password opcode to be run before the attribute value is changed (if Admin password is enabled). Tested on some Thinkpads to confirm they are OK with this order too.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-26836 since 02/19/2024. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 227932 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-26836), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.7.7 or 6.8 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 2bfbe1e0aed0/6f7d0f5fd8e4 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (227932). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 227932
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-26836

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.7.7/6.8
Patch: 2bfbe1e0aed0/6f7d0f5fd8e4

Timelineinfo

02/19/2024 🔍
04/17/2024 +57 days 🔍
04/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
11/25/2025 +587 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-26836 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-26836
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-261224

Entryinfo

Created: 04/17/2024 12:19
Updated: 11/25/2025 18:54
Changes: 04/17/2024 12:19 (55), 10/10/2024 14:50 (1), 03/06/2025 00:44 (2), 11/25/2025 18:54 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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