CWE Code: 284
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 4.7
CWE Name:  Improper Access Control
Summary: a vulnerability has been identified in a signed kernel driver for the bios of some thinkpad systems that can allow an attacker with windows administrator-level privileges to call system management mode (smm) services. this could lead to a denial of service attack or allow certain bios variables or settings to be altered (such as boot sequence). the setting or changing of bios passwords is not affected by this vulnerability.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): NONE/NONE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2016-11-30
Last Modified Date: 2016-12-06