How severe is CVE-2008-3249?

CVE-2008-3249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3249?

CVE-2008-3249 primarily affects Lenovo Thinkvantage System Update. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3249?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-3249 published?

CVE-2008-3249 was published on 2008-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3249

CVE-2008-3249 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Thinkvantage System Update with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Lenovo Thinkvantage System Update
Published: 2008-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The client in Lenovo System Update before 3.14 does not properly validate the certificate when establishing an SSL connection, which allows remote attackers to install arbitrary packages via an SSL certificate whose X.509 headers match a public certificate used by IBM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3249?: The client in Lenovo System Update before 3.14 does not properly validate the certificate when establishing an SSL connection, which allows remote attackers to install arbitrary packages via an SSL certificate whose X.509 headers match a public certificate used by IBM.
How severe is CVE-2008-3249?: CVE-2008-3249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3249?: CVE-2008-3249 primarily affects Lenovo Thinkvantage System Update. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3249 published?: CVE-2008-3249 was published on 2008-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:thinkvantage_system_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:thinkvantage_system_update:3.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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