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CVE-2019-6154: A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Bootable Generator, prior to version Mar-2019, that...

A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Bootable Generator, prior to version Mar-2019, that could allow a malicious user with local access to execute code on the system.

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-6154 is a medium-severity local code execution issue in Lenovo Bootable Generator versions prior to Mar-2019. A malicious local user could cause the tool to load an unintended DLL and run code on the system. Risk is mainly to workstations or build/admin systems where this Lenovo utility remains installed.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate hygiene and workstation hardening item. It is not presented as actively exploited or remotely reachable, but outdated deployment utilities on privileged systems can increase post-compromise impact.

Technical view

The vulnerability is a DLL search path issue in Lenovo Bootable Generator before Mar-2019. The CVSS 3.0 vector is AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L, meaning exploitation requires local access and low privileges, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely narrow: systems that installed or run Lenovo Bootable Generator, especially administrator workstations, deployment machines, or maintenance environments. The provided sources do not identify specific operating systems, file paths, or subcomponents beyond the Lenovo product name.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The issue requires local access, so it is more relevant after an attacker already has a foothold than as an internet-facing entry point.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Lenovo reference. No CWE is supplied. Validation should focus on product presence, version age, and local execution context rather than internet exposure. Avoid assuming broader Lenovo software impact without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Follow Lenovo advisory LEN-25401 for the vendor-supported remediation path.
  • Upgrade Lenovo Bootable Generator versions prior to Mar-2019, if still present.
  • Remove the utility from systems where it is no longer operationally required.
  • Restrict local access to deployment or administrator workstations.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory endpoints for Lenovo Bootable Generator installations and versions.
  • Confirm no installed version predates the Mar-2019 release.
  • Review software management records for legacy Lenovo maintenance tools.
  • Check endpoint telemetry for unusual local execution of the utility.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L1.83.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-6154Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LenovoLenovo Bootable GeneratorunspecifiedListed
Weakness

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