HIGH
CVE-2016-1876
CWE-264Published: May 23, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The backend service process in Lenovo Solution Center (aka LSC) before 3.3.0002 allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-1876 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Lenovo1 product(s)
solution center
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4326Vendor Advisory
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4326Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-1876
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 23, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-1876 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.