PT-2018-18844 · Unknown · System Management Module

Published 2018-11-27 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2018-9083

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions System Management Module (SMM) versions prior to 1.06

Description The issue concerns weak default root credentials in the System Management Module (SMM). These credentials could potentially be used to log in to the device OS if an attacker successfully enables SSH or Telnet connections through another vulnerability.

Recommendations For versions prior to 1.06, change the default root credentials to strong, unique passwords to prevent unauthorized access. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling SSH and Telnet connections until the issue is resolved. Restrict access to the device OS to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

CVE-2018-9083

Affected Products

System Management Module

References · 3

• https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-24374 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-9083 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-9083 · Security Note