How severe is CVE-2019-6176?

CVE-2019-6176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6176?

CVE-2019-6176 affects Lenovo Thinkpad Usb-c Dock Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6176?

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-2019-6176 published?

CVE-2019-6176 was published on 2019-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6176

CVE-2019-6176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Thinkpad Usb-c Dock Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lenovo Thinkpad Usb-c Dock Firmware
Published: 2019-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential vulnerability reported in ThinkPad USB-C Dock Firmware version 3.7.2 may allow a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6176?: A potential vulnerability reported in ThinkPad USB-C Dock Firmware version 3.7.2 may allow a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2019-6176?: CVE-2019-6176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6176?: CVE-2019-6176 affects Lenovo Thinkpad Usb-c Dock Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6176?: 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-2019-6176 published?: CVE-2019-6176 was published on 2019-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/LEN-27886

Affected products (1)

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