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MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2019-6196

A symbolic link vulnerability in some Lenovo installation packages, prior to version 1.2.9.3, could allow privileged file operations during file extraction and installation.

Vulnerability Description

A symbolic link vulnerability in some Lenovo installation packages, prior to version 1.2.9.3, could allow privileged file operations during file extraction and installation.

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-2019-6196?

CVE-2019-6196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A symbolic link vulnerability in some Lenovo installation packages, prior to version 1.2.9.3, could allow privileged file operations during file extraction and installation.

How severe is CVE-2019-6196?

CVE-2019-6196 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-2019-6196?

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