CVE-2019-6177: Infoleak

Published Aug 21, 2019

Updated

A vulnerability reported in Lenovo Solution Center version 03.12.003, which is no longer supported, could allow log files to be written to non-standard locations, potentially leading to privilege escalation. Lenovo ended support for Lenovo Solution Center and recommended that customers migrate to Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo Diagnostics in April 2018.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Lenovo Solution Center=03.12.003

Remediation

Information

Users should uninstall Lenovo Solution Center, using Programs and Features from the Control Panel, and migrate to Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo Diagnostics.

Event History

Aug 21, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:55 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:55 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6177?

CVE-2019-6177 has a high severity rating due to its potential to lead to privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6177?

To fix CVE-2019-6177, migrate from the unsupported Lenovo Solution Center to a supported Lenovo application.

What software is affected by CVE-2019-6177?

CVE-2019-6177 affects Lenovo Solution Center version 03.12.003.

Is Lenovo Solution Center still supported after CVE-2019-6177?

No, Lenovo Solution Center is no longer supported following the discovery of CVE-2019-6177.

Can CVE-2019-6177 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2019-6177 could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information due to privilege escalation.