CVE-2015-6971
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Published: October 2, 2017 at 06:00 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 12:31 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorSystem Update
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Severity
N/A
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.5%
Description
Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.07.0013 allows local users to submit commands to the System Update service (SUService.exe) and gain privileges by launching signed Lenovo executables.
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
v ≤ 5.06.0034
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
References (2)
x_refsource_CONFIRMx_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_privilegex_refsource_MISCExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2015-018/?fid=7172Quick Info
StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-77
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