CVE-2018-9068: The IMM2 First Failure Data Capture function collects management module logs and diagnostic information when a
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CVE-2018-9068 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting flex system x240 m4 firmware, flex system x240 m5 firmware, flex system x280 x6 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The IMM2 First Failure Data Capture function collects management module logs and diagnostic information when a hardware error is detected. This information is made available for download through an SFTP server hosted on the IMM2 management network interface. In versions earlier than 4.90 for Lenovo System x and earlier than 6.80 for IBM System x, the credentials to access the SFTP server are hard-coded and described in the IMM2 documentation, all
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
Published CVE record published
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lenovo flex system x240 m4 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.90
Fixed in: 4.90
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
lenovo flex system x240 m5 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.90
Fixed in: 4.90
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
lenovo flex system x280 x6 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.90
Fixed in: 4.90
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
lenovo flex system x440 m4 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.90
Fixed in: 4.90
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
lenovo flex system x480 x6 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.90
Fixed in: 4.90
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
lenovo flex system x880 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.90
Fixed in: 4.90
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2018-9068?
flex system x240 m4 firmware: upgrade to 4.90; flex system x240 m5 firmware: upgrade to 4.90; flex system x280 x6 firmware: upgrade to 4.90. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-9068 being exploited?
CVE-2018-9068 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2018-9068 affect?
CVE-2018-9068 affects flex system x240 m4 firmware, flex system x240 m5 firmware, flex system x280 x6 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The IMM2 First Failure Data Capture function collects management module logs and diagnostic information when a hardware error is detected. This information is made available for download through an SFTP server hosted on the IMM2 management
How urgent is CVE-2018-9068?
Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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