CVE-2022-3699 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin prior to version 1.3.1.2 and Lenovo Diagnostics prior to version 4.45. A local attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA KEV, a Metasploit module exists, and community discussions highlight its potential for Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 4.45.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:diagnostics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 2.4.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:hardwarescan_addin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.3.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:hardwarescan_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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