How severe is CVE-2019-9730?

CVE-2019-9730 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2019-9730 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9730?

CVE-2019-9730 affects Synaptics Sound Device. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9730?

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-2019-9730 published?

CVE-2019-9730 was published on 2019-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-9730

CVE-2019-9730 is a high-severity vulnerability in Synaptics Sound Device with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Synaptics Sound Device
Published: 2019-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect access control in the CxUtilSvc component of the Synaptics Sound Device drivers prior to version 2.29 allows a local attacker to increase access privileges to the Windows Registry via an unpublished API.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9730?: Incorrect access control in the CxUtilSvc component of the Synaptics Sound Device drivers prior to version 2.29 allows a local attacker to increase access privileges to the Windows Registry via an unpublished API.
How severe is CVE-2019-9730?: CVE-2019-9730 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2019-9730 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9730?: CVE-2019-9730 affects Synaptics Sound Device. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9730?: 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-2019-9730 published?: CVE-2019-9730 was published on 2019-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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