How severe is CVE-2019-6197?

CVE-2019-6197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6197?

CVE-2019-6197 affects Lenovo Pcmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6197?

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.

Does CVE-2019-6197 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-6197 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-15764.

When was CVE-2019-6197 published?

CVE-2019-6197 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6197

CVE-2019-6197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Pcmanager 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-15764
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Lenovo Pcmanager
Published: 2024-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was reported in Lenovo PC Manager prior to version 2.8.90.11211 that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6197?: A vulnerability was reported in Lenovo PC Manager prior to version 2.8.90.11211 that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-6197?: CVE-2019-6197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6197?: CVE-2019-6197 affects Lenovo Pcmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6197?: 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.
Does CVE-2019-6197 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-6197 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-15764.
When was CVE-2019-6197 published?: CVE-2019-6197 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://iknow.lenovo.com.cn/detail/186945.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:pcmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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