How severe is CVE-2015-2234?

CVE-2015-2234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2234 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2234?

CVE-2015-2234 affects Lenovo System Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2234?

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

When was CVE-2015-2234 published?

CVE-2015-2234 was published on 2015-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2234

CVE-2015-2234 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo System Update with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Lenovo System Update
Published: 2015-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Race condition in Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.06.0034 uses world-writable permissions for the update files directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by writing to an update file after the signature is validated.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2234?: Race condition in Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.06.0034 uses world-writable permissions for the update files directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by writing to an update file after the signature is validated.
How severe is CVE-2015-2234?: CVE-2015-2234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2234 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2234?: CVE-2015-2234 affects Lenovo System Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2234?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2234 published?: CVE-2015-2234 was published on 2015-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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