MEDIUM
CVE-2018-9062
CWE-74Published: July 19, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In some Lenovo ThinkPad products, one BIOS region is not properly included in the checks, allowing injection of arbitrary code.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-9062 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
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 6.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Lenovo97 product(s)
e42-80 firmwaree42-80e42-80 isk firmwaree42-80 iske52-80 firmwaree52-80e52-80 isk firmwaree52-80 iskmiix 720-12ikb firmwaremiix 720-12ikbv310-14ikb firmwarev310-14ikb+85
Source: NVD CPE · 97 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105387Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-20527Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105387Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-20527Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-9062
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-74
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 19, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-74)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-9062 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.