Lenovo TrackPoint Quick Menu prior 1.12.54.0 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Lenovo TrackPoint Quick Menu. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-1729. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Lenovo TrackPoint Quick Menu. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A DLL hijacking vulnerability was reported in TrackPoint Quick Menu software that, under certain conditions, could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges.

The weakness was released by Oddvar Moe. The advisory is shared for download at support.lenovo.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-1729 since 02/26/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 1.12.54.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-21805). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: TrackPoint Quick Menu 1.12.54.0

Timelineinfo

02/26/2025 CVE reserved
07/17/2025 +140 days Advisory disclosed
07/17/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/17/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: lenovo.com

Advisory: support.lenovo.com
Researcher: Oddvar Moe
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-1729 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1729
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-316836
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2025 22:00
Updated: 07/17/2025 22:21
Changes: 07/17/2025 22:00 (41), 07/17/2025 22:01 (34), 07/17/2025 22:21 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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