MEDIUM
CVE-2018-9084
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 27, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In System Management Module (SMM) versions prior to 1.06, if an attacker manages to log in to the device OS, the validation of software updates can be circumvented.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-9084 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Lenovo8 product(s)
system management module firmwarethinkagile hx enclosure 7x81thinkagile hx enclosure 7y87thinkagile hx enclosure 7z02thinkagile vx enclosure 7y11thinkagile vx enclosure 7y91thinksystem d2 enclosure 7x20thinksystem modular enclosure 7x22
Source: NVD CPE · 8 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/solutions/LEN-24374Vendor Advisory
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-24374Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-9084
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 27, 2018
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-9084 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.