How severe is CVE-2018-15532?

CVE-2018-15532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-15532 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15532?

CVE-2018-15532 affects Hp Synaptics Touchpad Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15532?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-15532 published?

CVE-2018-15532 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15532

CVE-2018-15532 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hp Synaptics Touchpad Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Hp Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Published: 2019-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SynTP.sys in Synaptics Touchpad drivers before 2018-06-06 allows local users to obtain sensitive information about freed kernel addresses.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15532?: SynTP.sys in Synaptics Touchpad drivers before 2018-06-06 allows local users to obtain sensitive information about freed kernel addresses.
How severe is CVE-2018-15532?: CVE-2018-15532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-15532 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15532?: CVE-2018-15532 affects Hp Synaptics Touchpad Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15532?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-15532 published?: CVE-2018-15532 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:synaptics_touchpad_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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