7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-6155

First published: Mon 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.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com psirt@lenovo.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Lenovo BladeCenter HS23 Firmware<3.0.0
Lenovo Bladecenter HS23
All of
Lenovo System X3530 M4 Firmware<3.20
Lenovo System X3530 M4
All of
Lenovo System X3630 M4 Firmware<3.20
IBM System X3630 M4 HD
All of
Lenovo System X3650 M4 Firmware<2.40
IBM System X3650 M4 Bd Firmware
Lenovo BladeCenter HS23 Firmware<3.0.0
Lenovo Bladecenter HS23
Lenovo System X3530 M4 Firmware<3.20
Lenovo System X3530 M4
Lenovo System X3630 M4 Firmware<3.20
IBM System X3630 M4 HD
Lenovo System X3650 M4 Firmware<2.40
IBM System X3650 M4 Bd Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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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