How severe is CVE-2019-6165?

CVE-2019-6165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6165?

CVE-2019-6165 primarily affects Lenovo Yoga 700-11isk Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6165?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-6165 published?

CVE-2019-6165 was published on 2019-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6165

CVE-2019-6165 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Yoga 700-11isk Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Lenovo Yoga 700-11isk Firmware
Published: 2019-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in PaperDisplay Hotkey Service version 1.2.0.8 that could allow privilege escalation. Lenovo has ended support for PaperDisplay Hotkey software as the Night light feature introduced in Windows 10 Build 1703 provides similar features.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6165?: A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in PaperDisplay Hotkey Service version 1.2.0.8 that could allow privilege escalation. Lenovo has ended support for PaperDisplay Hotkey software as the Night light feature introduced in Windows 10 Build 1703 provides similar features.
How severe is CVE-2019-6165?: CVE-2019-6165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6165?: CVE-2019-6165 primarily affects Lenovo Yoga 700-11isk Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6165?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-6165 published?: CVE-2019-6165 was published on 2019-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/LEN-27569

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:yoga_700-11isk_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:yoga_700-14isk_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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