CVE-2019-18619

Description

Incorrect parameter validation in the synaTee component of Synaptics WBF drivers using an SGX enclave (all versions prior to 2019-11-15) allows a local user to execute arbitrary code in the enclave (that can compromise confidentiality of enclave data) via APIs that accept invalid pointers.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory synaptics.com Vendor Advisory synaptics.com Vendor Advisory uni-due.de
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.synaptics.com/company/blog/ vendor advisory
https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/fingerprint-driver-SGX-security-brief-2020-07-14.pdf vendor advisory
https://www.syssec.wiwi.uni-due.de/en/research/research-projects/analysis-of-tee-software/ vendor advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-31372 third party advisory patch
https://support.hp.com/hk-en/document/c06696568 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18619?
CVE-2019-18619 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-18619?
To fix CVE-2019-18619, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-18619 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-18619 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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