CVE-2019-18913

Description

A potential security vulnerability with pre-boot DMA may allow unauthorized UEFI code execution using open-case attacks. This industry-wide issue requires physically accessing internal expansion slots with specialized hardware and software tools to modify UEFI code in memory. This affects HP Intel-based Business PCs that support Microsoft Windows 10 Kernel DMA protection. Affected versions depend on platform (prior to 01.04.02; or prior to 02.04.01; or prior to 02.04.02).

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory hp.com

Affected: HP Inc. HP Intel-based Business PCs that support Microsoft Windows 10 Kernel DMA protection.

References

Link	Tags
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06549501	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18913?: CVE-2019-18913 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-18913?: To fix CVE-2019-18913, 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-2019-18913 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-18913 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-18913?: CVE-2019-18913 affects HP Inc. HP Intel-based Business PCs that support Microsoft Windows 10 Kernel DMA protection..

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