PatchTheCVECVE-2026-63425: During an internal security assessment, a potential improper permissions vulnerability was discovered in Lenov
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Routine
HIGH 7.8UPGRADE
CVE-2026-63425 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) 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, a potential improper permissions vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo Dock Manager that could allow a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 96%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-276 |
| 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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