How severe is CVE-2015-8110?

CVE-2015-8110 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-2015-8110 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8110?

CVE-2015-8110 affects Lenovo Lenovo System Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8110?

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-2015-8110 published?

CVE-2015-8110 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8110

CVE-2015-8110 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Lenovo Lenovo System Update
Published: 2017-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.07.0019 allows local users to gain privileges by navigating to (1) "Click here to learn more" or (2) "View privacy policy" within the Tvsukernel.exe GUI application in the context of a temporary administrator account, aka a "local privilege escalation vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8110?: Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.07.0019 allows local users to gain privileges by navigating to (1) "Click here to learn more" or (2) "View privacy policy" within the Tvsukernel.exe GUI application in the context of a temporary administrator account, aka a "local privilege escalation vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-8110?: CVE-2015-8110 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-2015-8110 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8110?: CVE-2015-8110 affects Lenovo Lenovo System Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8110?: 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-2015-8110 published?: CVE-2015-8110 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:lenovo_system_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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