CVE-2016-5249

7.8 HIGH
Published: June 30, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_7814
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2016-012/?fid=8073
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_7814
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2016-012/?fid=8073
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
50th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

lenovo

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