CVE-2007-2240
CVE-2007-2240 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Access Support with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Lenovo Access Support
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The IBM Lenovo Access Support acpRunner ActiveX control, as distributed in acpcontroller.dll before 1.2.8.0 and possibly acpir.dll before 1.0.0.9 (Automated Solutions 1.0 before fix pack 1), does not properly validate digital signatures of downloaded software, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof a download.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2240?
- The IBM Lenovo Access Support acpRunner ActiveX control, as distributed in acpcontroller.dll before 1.2.8.0 and possibly acpir.dll before 1.0.0.9 (Automated Solutions 1.0 before fix pack 1), does not properly validate digital signatures of downloaded software, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof a download.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2240?
- CVE-2007-2240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2240 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2240?
- CVE-2007-2240 primarily affects Lenovo Access Support. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2240?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-2240 published?
- CVE-2007-2240 was published on 2007-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/39555
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26482
- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-67649
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/570705
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25311
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2882
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-045
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36028
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:h:lenovo:access_support:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:lenovo:automated_solutions:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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