MEDIUM
CVE-2019-6170
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 12, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A potential vulnerability in the SMI callback function used in the Legacy USB driver using boot services structure in runtime phase in some Lenovo ThinkPad models may allow arbitrary code execution.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-6170 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.4.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Lenovo784 product(s)
510-15ikl firmware510-15ikl510s-08ikl firmware510s-08iklideacentre 300-20ish firmwareideacentre 300-20ishideacentre 300s-11ish firmwareideacentre 300s-11ishideacentre 310s-08asr firmwareideacentre 310s-08asrideacentre 310s-08igm firmwareideacentre 310s-08igm+772
Source: NVD CPE · 784 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-27714Vendor Advisory
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-27714Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-6170
CVSS Score6.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 12, 2019
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-6170 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.