CVE-2016-8228
CVE-2016-8228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Lenovo Service Bridge 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: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Lenovo Lenovo Service Bridge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Lenovo Service Bridge before version 4, a user with local privileges on a system could execute code with administrative privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8228?
- In Lenovo Service Bridge before version 4, a user with local privileges on a system could execute code with administrative privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8228?
- CVE-2016-8228 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-2016-8228 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-8228?
- CVE-2016-8228 affects Lenovo Lenovo Service Bridge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-8228?
- 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-2016-8228 published?
- CVE-2016-8228 was published on 2017-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:lenovo_service_bridge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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