CVE-2016-8222: Lenovo Group Ltd. ThinkPad systems vulnerability |…

CVE-2016-8222: A vulnerability has been identified in a signed kernel driver for the BIOS of some ThinkPad systems that ca...

A vulnerability has been identified in a signed kernel driver for the BIOS of some ThinkPad systems that can allow an attacker with Windows administrator-level privileges to call System Management Mode (SMM) services. This could lead to a denial of service attack or allow certain BIOS variables or settings to be altered (such as boot sequence). The setting or changing of BIOS passwords is not affected by this vulnerability.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 02:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This Lenovo ThinkPad issue lets someone who already has Windows administrator privileges reach BIOS-level SMM services through a signed kernel driver. The main business risk is disruption or unauthorized firmware setting changes, such as boot order changes, not BIOS password changes. Exposure is limited to affected Lenovo ThinkPad systems with the vulnerable signed BIOS-related driver. The source bundle does not identify exact models, driver versions, or BIOS versions, so asset validation must use Lenovo's advisory. Treat this as a targeted endpoint-hardening issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize affected ThinkPads used by privileged staff or in sensitive environments, then remediate according to Lenovo guidance. Mitigation focus: Review Lenovo LEN_8327 for affected models and vendor remediation.; Apply Lenovo-provided BIOS or driver updates where listed for the model.; Reduce unnecessary Windows local administrator privileges on ThinkPad endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 30, 2016, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN_8327CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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