CVE-2019-6155: High severity lenovo bladecenter hs23 firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2019
·
Updated

A potential vulnerability was found in an SMI handler in various BIOS versions of certain legacy IBM System x and IBM BladeCenter systems that could lead to denial of service.

Affected Software

16 affected components
All of the following
IBM Bladecenter Hs23 Firmware<3.0.0
IBM Bladecenter Hs23
All of the following
IBM System X3530 M4 Firmware<3.20
IBM System X3530 M4
All of the following
IBM System X3630 M4 Firmware<3.20
IBM System X3630 M4
All of the following
IBM System X3650 M4 Hd Firmware<2.40
IBM System X3650 M4 Hd
IBM Bladecenter Hs23 Firmware<3.0.0
IBM Bladecenter Hs23
IBM System X3530 M4 Firmware<3.20
IBM System X3530 M4
IBM System X3630 M4 Firmware<3.20
IBM System X3630 M4
IBM System X3650 M4 Hd Firmware<2.40
IBM System X3650 M4 Hd

Event History

Apr 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6155?

CVE-2019-6155 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-6155?

To resolve CVE-2019-6155, update the firmware of your affected IBM System x or IBM BladeCenter systems to the latest version.

3

Which IBM systems are affected by CVE-2019-6155?

CVE-2019-6155 affects various legacy IBM System x and IBM BladeCenter systems with specific firmware versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-6155 categorized as?

CVE-2019-6155 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.

5

Can I still use my IBM system if it is affected by CVE-2019-6155?

Yes, but it is advised to apply the firmware updates to mitigate the risk of denial of service.

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