HIGH
CVE-2019-6534
CWE-427Published: April 11, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Gemalto Sentinel UltraPro Client Library ux32w.dll Versions 1.3.0, 1.3.1, and 1.3.2 enables an attacker to load and execute a malicious file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-6534 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
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 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
gemalto1 product(s)
sentinel ultrapro client library
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-073-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-078-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://supportportal.gemalto.com/csm?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0017694Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://sw.aveva.com/hubfs/assets-2018/pdf/security-bulletin/SecurityBulletin_LFSec131.pdfPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-073-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-078-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://supportportal.gemalto.com/csm?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0017694Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://sw.aveva.com/hubfs/assets-2018/pdf/security-bulletin/SecurityBulletin_LFSec131.pdfPatch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-6534
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-427
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 11, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-427)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-6534 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.