CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-5249

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Lenovo Solution Center (LSC) before 3.3.003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges. This is exploited via the StartProxy command of the LSC.Services.SystemService with a previously created named pipe and a crafted .NET assembly.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local user to gain control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Lenovo Solution Center to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Lenovo Solution Center (LSC) before 3.3.003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges via vectors involving the LSC.Services.SystemService StartProxy command with a named pipe created in advance and crafted .NET assembly.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS