CVE-2022-0353 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2022-0353, a denial of service vulnerability in Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin and Diagnostics applications, impacting specified versions. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures here.
A denial of service vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin and Lenovo Diagnostics applications that could allow a local user to trigger a system crash.
Understanding CVE-2022-0353
This CVE identifies a denial of service vulnerability in certain versions of Lenovo's HardwareScanPlugin and Diagnostics applications.
What is CVE-2022-0353?
CVE-2022-0353 is a vulnerability in Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin versions prior to 1.3.1.2 and Lenovo Diagnostics versions prior to 4.45 that could be exploited by a local user with administrative access to crash the system.
The Impact of CVE-2022-0353
The vulnerability poses a medium risk with a CVSS base score of 4.4, allowing an attacker to disrupt system availability through a denial of service attack.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-0353
This section provides a deeper insight into the vulnerability's description, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin and Diagnostics versions allows a local user with administrative privileges to induce a system crash, leading to denial of service.
Affected Systems and Versions
Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin versions less than 1.3.1.2 and Lenovo Diagnostics versions less than 4.45 are impacted by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
An attacker with administrative access on the local system can exploit this vulnerability to cause a system crash and disrupt its functionality.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2022-0353 and prevent potential exploitation, immediate actions and long-term security practices are recommended.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users are advised to update their Lenovo Diagnostics Application to version 4.45 or newer. Additionally, the Lenovo HardwareScan Plugin should be updated to version 1.3.1.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Incorporate a robust patch management strategy, regularly update software applications, and enforce the principle of least privilege to enhance system security.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security updates from Lenovo and promptly apply patches to address known vulnerabilities.