How severe is CVE-2024-4762?

CVE-2024-4762 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-2024-4762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4762?

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.

Does CVE-2024-4762 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4762 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44558.

When was CVE-2024-4762 published?

CVE-2024-4762 was published on 2024-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4762

CVE-2024-4762 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44558
Weakness: CWE-295
Published: 2024-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper validation vulnerability was reported in the firmware update mechanism of LADM and LDCC that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4762?: An improper validation vulnerability was reported in the firmware update mechanism of LADM and LDCC that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-4762?: CVE-2024-4762 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-2024-4762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4762?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-4762 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4762 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44558.
When was CVE-2024-4762 published?: CVE-2024-4762 was published on 2024-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.co/us/en/product_security/LEN-174319

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