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CVE-2016-8223: During an internal security review, Lenovo identified a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Lenovo...

During an internal security review, Lenovo identified a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Lenovo System Interface Foundation software installed on some Windows 10 PCs where a user with local privileges could run arbitrary code with administrator level privileges.

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This Lenovo endpoint flaw lets someone who already has local access to an affected Windows 10 PC gain administrator-level control through Lenovo System Interface Foundation software. It is mainly an endpoint hardening and privilege-escalation risk, not a remote internet-facing issue based on the supplied sources. Exposure is likely limited to older Lenovo Windows 10 endpoints with affected Lenovo preloaded software or Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, or Lenovo ID installed. Systems without those components are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as a targeted endpoint remediation issue. It should be handled in normal vulnerability management unless affected systems are shared, exposed to untrusted users, or already suspected of compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory Lenovo Windows 10 endpoints and installed Lenovo software components.; Identify Lenovo System Interface Foundation versions 1.0.66.0 and earlier.; Review Lenovo advisory LEN_10150 for supported remediation guidance..

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Lenovo Group Ltd.All ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ThinkStation and Lenovo-branded systems preloaded with the Windows 10 operating system, or any system running Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, or Lenovo ID.1.0.66.0 and earlierListed
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