CVE-2026-63424: During an internal security assessment, an improperly protected key was discovered in Lenovo Dock Manager that
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Routine
HIGH 7.3UPGRADE
CVE-2026-63424 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting dock manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
During an internal security assessment, an improperly protected key was discovered in Lenovo Dock Manager that could allow a local authenticated user to escalate privileges.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.3 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-261 |
| Published | 2026-08-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Lenovo Group Ltd. · Vendor: lenovo
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
lenovo dock manager UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.6.5.3
Fixed in: 1.6.5.3
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy dock-manager || rpm -q dock-manager || dock-manager --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.6.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dock-manager
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade dock-manager
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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