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MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2019-6173

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 privilege...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LenovoInstallation Package< 1.2.9.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-6173?

CVE-2019-6173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). 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 privilege...

How severe is CVE-2019-6173?

CVE-2019-6173 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-6173?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lenovo Installation Package.