CVE-2019-6173

CVE-2019-6173 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Installation Package with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-6173?
CVE-2019-6173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6173 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6173?
CVE-2019-6173 affects Lenovo Installation Package. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6173?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-6173 published?
CVE-2019-6173 was published on 2020-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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