CVE-2022-4569 Privilege escalation in ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock Firmware Update Tool
Local attackers can execute code with elevated privileges during firmware updates in the Lenovo ThinkPad Dock Firmware Update Tool.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-4569?
CVE-2022-4569 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock Firmware Update Tool, published on 5 Jun 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock Firmware Update Tool could allow an attacker with local access to execute code with elevated privileges during the package upgrade or installation.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4569?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lenovo Thinkpad Hybrid Usb-C With Usb-a Dock Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4569?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4569 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-4569 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-4569 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mxpr-25c4-rq7w.