CVE-2021-3462
CVE-2021-3462 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Power Management Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Lenovo Power Management Driver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Lenovo Power Management Driver for Windows 10, prior to version 1.67.17.54, that could allow unauthorized access to the driver's device object.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-3462?
- A privilege escalation vulnerability in Lenovo Power Management Driver for Windows 10, prior to version 1.67.17.54, that could allow unauthorized access to the driver's device object.
- How severe is CVE-2021-3462?
- CVE-2021-3462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-3462 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-3462?
- CVE-2021-3462 affects Lenovo Power Management Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-3462?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-3462 published?
- CVE-2021-3462 was published on 2021-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:power_management_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows_10:*:*
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