CVE-2016-5249

CVE-2016-5249 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Solution Center 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% (46th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Lenovo Solution Center
• Published: 2016-06-30
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lenovo Solution Center (LSC) before 3.3.003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges via vectors involving the LSC.Services.SystemService StartProxy command with a named pipe created in advance and crafted .NET assembly.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5249?

Lenovo Solution Center (LSC) before 3.3.003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges via vectors involving the LSC.Services.SystemService StartProxy command with a named pipe created in advance and crafted .NET assembly.

How severe is CVE-2016-5249?

CVE-2016-5249 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-2016-5249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5249?

CVE-2016-5249 affects Lenovo Solution Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5249?

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-2016-5249 published?

CVE-2016-5249 was published on 2016-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_7814
• https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2016-012/?fid=8073

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:solution_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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