CVE-2021-3719
CWE-20Published: November 12, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A potential vulnerability in the SMI callback function that saves and restore boot script tables used for resuming from sleep state in some ThinkCentre and ThinkStation models may allow an attacker with local access and elevated privileges to execute arbitrary code.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-3719 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high 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 6.7.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-3719 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts