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CVE-2015-7333: MITRE is populating this ID because it was assigned prior to Lenovo becoming a CNA.

MITRE is populating this ID because it was assigned prior to Lenovo becoming a CNA. A local privilege escalation vulnerability was reported (fixed and publicly disclosed in 2015) in Lenovo System Update version 5.07.0008 and prior where the SUService.exe /type INF and INF_BY_COMPATIBLE_ID command types could allow a user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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Plain-English summary

This is an old Lenovo System Update local privilege escalation issue. On systems running version 5.07.0008 or earlier, a local user could cause SUService.exe to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges. It matters mainly where legacy Lenovo System Update remains installed.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted legacy endpoint cleanup item, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if affected Lenovo utilities remain on user workstations, shared endpoints, or environments where local user compromise could lead to broader access.

Technical view

CVE-2015-7333 affects Lenovo System Update 5.07.0008 and prior. The reported issue involves SUService.exe command types /type INF and INF_BY_COMPATIBLE_ID allowing arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges by a local user. The bundle states it was fixed and publicly disclosed in 2015.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to systems that still have Lenovo System Update 5.07.0008 or earlier installed. The provided CVE metadata does not list CPEs or broader affected products, so inventory validation is required.

Exploitation context

The source describes local privilege escalation, not remote exploitation. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and the cited sources do not state active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

The CVE record has sparse metadata: no CVSS, CWE, CPEs, or detailed version matrix in the bundle. Analysis should remain tied to Lenovo System Update 5.07.0008 and prior unless Lenovo’s advisory provides more detail.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify systems running Lenovo System Update 5.07.0008 or earlier.
  • Update Lenovo System Update according to Lenovo’s advisory guidance.
  • Remove Lenovo System Update where it is no longer required.
  • Prioritize remediation on shared or weakly controlled endpoints.

Validation and detection

  • Check endpoint software inventory for Lenovo System Update versions.
  • Confirm affected systems are upgraded beyond 5.07.0008 or the software is removed.
  • Review local privilege boundaries on systems where remediation is delayed.
  • Document any exceptions with owner, business reason, and target remediation date.
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Confidence
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