What is CVE-2024-26836?

CVE-2024-26836 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-04-17.

How severe is CVE-2024-26836?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2024-26836

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: think-lmi: Fix password opcode ordering for workstations The Lenovo workstations require the password opcode to be run before the attribute value is changed (if Admin password is enabled). Tested on some Thinkpads to confirm they are OK with this order too.

EPSS: 0.002 (14.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Linux — versions 640a5fa50a42b99bfa2a0ec51b4ea9591d9bd055, 5.17, 0
Linux Linux_kernel — versions 6.8

References

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 (Patch)
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 (Patch)
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 (Patch)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26836?: CVE-2024-26836 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-04-17.
How severe is CVE-2024-26836?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.