CVE-2019-6165 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-6165, a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo's PaperDisplay Hotkey Service version 1.2.0.8, allowing privilege escalation. Find mitigation steps and impact details here.
A vulnerability in version 1.2.0.8 of Lenovo's PaperDisplay Hotkey Service has been reported, potentially leading to privilege escalation. Lenovo has discontinued support for the software.
Understanding CVE-2019-6165
An overview of the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies for CVE-2019-6165.
What is CVE-2019-6165?
CVE-2019-6165 is a DLL search path vulnerability in Lenovo's PaperDisplay Hotkey Service version 1.2.0.8, allowing privilege escalation.
The Impact of CVE-2019-6165
- CVSS Score: 7.3 (High Severity)
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High
Technical Details of CVE-2019-6165
Details on the vulnerability, affected systems, and exploitation methods.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in PaperDisplay Hotkey Service version 1.2.0.8 allows attackers to escalate privileges.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: PaperDisplay Hotkey Service
- Vendor: Lenovo
- Affected Version: <= 1.2.0.8
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with local access can exploit the vulnerability to escalate privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Guidance on immediate steps and long-term security practices to mitigate the vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Uninstall PaperDisplay Hotkey Service
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software
- Use alternative features like Night light in Windows 10
Patching and Updates
- Lenovo is not releasing updates for this vulnerability