CVE-2023-4029

Summary

CVE-2023-4029 is a newly discovered buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the BoardUpdateAcpiDxe driver on some Lenovo ThinkPad models. An attacker with local access and elevated privileges can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise. This vulnerability can be exploited through a carefully crafted input that overflows the buffer, creating an opportunity for code injection. Lenovo has released patches to address this issue, and users are encouraged to install them promptly to mitigate the risk. This vulnerability may pose a significant threat to organizations and individuals who rely on Lenovo ThinkPad devices, particularly those in environments where local access with elevated privileges is common.

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