CVE-2021-3451: lenovo pcmanager Incorrect Default Permissions
Modified
Published 27-04-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-3451 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in lenovo pcmanager. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 8.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.20%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 27-04-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A denial of service vulnerability was reported in Lenovo PCManager, prior to version 3.0.400.3252, that could allow configuration files to be written to non-standard locations.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
9%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.20% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Lenovo1 product
- pcmanager≥ unspecified, < 3.0.400.3252 | < 3.0.400.3252
1 vendor · 1 product