CVE-2016-8222

4.4 MEDIUM
Published: November 30, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

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.

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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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN_8327
Source: psirt@lenovo.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94409
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN_8327
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
11th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

lenovo