CVE-2019-6163
CVE-2019-6163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo System Update with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-404.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-404
- Affected product: Lenovo System Update
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A denial of service vulnerability was reported in Lenovo System Update before version 5.07.0084 that could allow service log files to be written to non-standard locations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-6163?
- A denial of service vulnerability was reported in Lenovo System Update before version 5.07.0084 that could allow service log files to be written to non-standard locations.
- How severe is CVE-2019-6163?
- CVE-2019-6163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-6163 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-6163?
- CVE-2019-6163 affects Lenovo System Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-6163?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-6163 published?
- CVE-2019-6163 was published on 2019-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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