CVE-2024-26836: Linux Kernel

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: think-lmi: Fix password opcode ordering for workstations The Lenovo workstations require the password opcode to be run before the attribute value is changed (if Admin password is enabled). Tested on some Thinkpads to confirm they are OK with this order too.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: from 5.17, before 6.6.55 (fixed in 6.6.55); from 6.7, before 6.7.7 (fixed in 6.7.7); version 6.8 only

Published 2024-04-17. Last modified 2026-06-17.