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CVE-2026-1652: Lenovo Smart Connect · Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Affects Lenovo Smart ConnectSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium : upgrade to 09.0.1.002.000 when convenient.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
6.9Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 09.0.1.002.000
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 11 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade Lenovo Smart Connect to 09.0.1.002.000.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
LenovoSmart ConnectAffected
  • <09.0.1.002.000
Fixed in
  • 09.0.1.002.000

AI-suggested

Organizations should implement strict access controls to limit local user accounts on Lenovo devices with Smart Connect enabled, ensuring only trusted users have authenticated access. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for unusual system crashes or suspicious activity related to the Lenovo Virtual Bus driver. Disable Lenovo Smart Connect if it is not essential to business operations to eliminate the attack surface. Regularly back up critical data to mitigate the impact of potential system crashes. Monitor Lenovo security advisories closely for the release of patches addressing CVE-2026-1652 and apply updates promptly once available. Additionally, conduct user training to raise awareness about the risks of local privilege misuse. Network segmentation can help contain potential impacts if a compromised device attempts lateral movement. Finally, consider deploying application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized code execution that might exploit this vulnerability.

Description

CVE-2026-1652 is a medium severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Lenovo Virtual Bus driver component of Smart Connect. It requires local authenticated access and can cause memory corruption leading to a Windows blue screen (BSOD). Exploitation does not require user interaction or elevated privileges beyond local authentication. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The vulnerability impacts system stability and could potentially be leveraged for denial-of-service attacks or further privilege escalation if combined with other vulnerabilities. Lenovo has not yet published a patch.

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