Embedded Controller Update Vulnerability - US

Lenovo Security Advisory: LEN-27764

Potential Impact: Privilege escalation

Severity: Medium

Scope of Impact: Lenovo-specific

CVE Identifier: CVE-2019-6171

Summary Description:

A vulnerability was reported in older ThinkPad systems that could allow a user with administrative privileges or physical access the ability to update the Embedded Controller with unsigned firmware.

Mitigation Strategy for Customers (what you should do to protect yourself):

Update to the version of BIOS (or later) described for your system in the product impact section.