CVE-2026-4135
Arbitrary File Write in Lenovo Software Fix Elevates Privileges
Publication date: 2026-04-15
Last updated on: 2026-04-15
Assigner: Lenovo Group Ltd.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| lenovo | software_fix | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Lenovo Software Fix during its installation process. It allows a local authenticated user to write arbitrary files with elevated privileges, meaning the user can potentially modify or create files in locations they normally should not have access to.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modification of system files or installation of malicious files with elevated privileges by a local authenticated user. This can compromise system integrity, potentially allowing privilege escalation, system instability, or further exploitation.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to perform an arbitrary file write with elevated privileges during the installation of Lenovo Software Fix.
While the CVE description does not explicitly mention compliance with standards such as GDPR or HIPAA, arbitrary file write vulnerabilities with elevated privileges can potentially lead to unauthorized modification or corruption of sensitive data.
Such unauthorized access or modification could impact the confidentiality and integrity requirements mandated by regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, thereby potentially affecting compliance.