MEDIUM
CVE-2019-6173
CWE-426Published: June 9, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-6173 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 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Lenovo1 product(s)
installation package
Source: NVD CPE · 1 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-27431Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len-27431Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-6173
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-426
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 9, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-426)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-6173 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.