CVE-2024-26836 platform/x86: think-lmi: Fix password opcode ordering for workstations
A flaw in the Linux kernel ThinkPad driver allowed bypassing admin password checks on Lenovo workstations due to incorrect opcode ordering.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-26836?
CVE-2024-26836 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 17 Apr 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
platform/x86: think-lmi: Fix password opcode ordering for workstations
The Lenovo workstations require the password opcode to be run before the attribute value is changed (if Admin password is enabled).
Tested on some Thinkpads to confirm they are OK with this order too.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-26836?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26836?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-26836 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-26836 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as BELL-CVE-2024-26836, DEBIAN-CVE-2024-26836, GHSA-958q-v58v-6fr2, ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2024-26836, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-26836.