CVE-2019-6173

Description

A DLL search path vulnerability could allow privilege escalation in some Lenovo installation packages, prior to version 1.2.9.3, during installation if an attacker already has administrative privileges.

Remediation

Solution:

  • To mitigate these vulnerabilities, Lenovo recommends installing Lenovo software updates through Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo System Update, or Windows Update. Updates delivered through Update Retriever, Thin Installer, and System Update are also not affected. Lenovo installation packages version 1.2.9.3 or later are not affected.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory lenovo.com
Affected: Lenovo Installation Packages
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len-27431 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6173?
CVE-2019-6173 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6173?
To fix CVE-2019-6173: To mitigate these vulnerabilities, Lenovo recommends installing Lenovo software updates through Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo System Update, or Windows Update. Updates delivered through Update Retriever, Thin Installer, and System Update are also not affected. Lenovo installation packages version 1.2.9.3 or later are not affected.
Is CVE-2019-6173 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-6173 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-2019-6173?
CVE-2019-6173 affects Lenovo Installation Packages.
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