How severe is CVE-2015-7334?

CVE-2015-7334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-7334 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7334?

CVE-2015-7334 affects Lenovo System Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7334?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-7334 published?

CVE-2015-7334 was published on 2020-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7334

CVE-2015-7334 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo System Update with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Lenovo System Update
Published: 2020-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MITRE is populating this ID because it was assigned prior to Lenovo becoming a CNA. A local privilege escalation vulnerability was reported (fixed and publicly disclosed in 2015) in Lenovo System Update version 5.07.0008 and prior where the SUService.exe /type COMMAND type could allow a user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7334?: MITRE is populating this ID because it was assigned prior to Lenovo becoming a CNA. A local privilege escalation vulnerability was reported (fixed and publicly disclosed in 2015) in Lenovo System Update version 5.07.0008 and prior where the SUService.exe /type COMMAND type could allow a user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2015-7334?: CVE-2015-7334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-7334 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7334?: CVE-2015-7334 affects Lenovo System Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7334?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-7334 published?: CVE-2015-7334 was published on 2020-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/lsu_privilege

Affected products (1)

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

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