ThinkPwn: System Management Mode arbitrary code execution
Starting with the X230 series of ThinkPads, Lenovo has used flash write protection to prevent "unauthorized" BIOS modifications. Owners of X220 laptops and below are able to reflash the BIOS to remove Lenovo's whitelist of WLAN/WWAN cards; the X230 models are currently stuck with Wi-Fi N and Gobi 3000 3G-only cards due to Lenovo's whitelist. Would this exploit allow ThinkPad owners to reflash their BIOS chip without desoldering and flashing with external hardware?