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CVE-2019-6163: A denial of service vulnerability was reported in Lenovo System Update before version 5.07.0084 that could...

A denial of service vulnerability was reported in Lenovo System Update before version 5.07.0084 that could allow service log files to be written to non-standard locations.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

Lenovo System Update before 5.07.0084 has a local denial-of-service issue involving service log files being written outside expected locations. The documented impact is availability, not data theft or code execution. Business urgency is moderate where Lenovo endpoints run this utility, especially shared or lightly controlled workstations.

Executive priority

Treat as a routine endpoint hygiene fix, not an emergency. Patch or remove affected Lenovo System Update installations during the next endpoint maintenance cycle, with faster action for shared devices or environments where local user activity is less trusted.

Technical view

CVE-2019-6163 is a local, low-complexity, low-privilege vulnerability in Lenovo System Update before 5.07.0084. CVSS 3.0 is 5.5 with high availability impact and no confidentiality or integrity impact. The source bundle describes improper service log file placement but does not provide CWE, exploit details, or deeper root cause.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to systems with Lenovo System Update installed at versions earlier than 5.07.0084. The CVSS vector requires local access with low privileges and no user interaction, so internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not indicate active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation would require local access and appears focused on disrupting availability through log file behavior. No public exploit status is provided in the bundle.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse. The bundle identifies affected Lenovo System Update versions before 5.07.0084, local low-privilege prerequisites, and availability impact. It does not include CWE, detailed root cause, exploit availability, or operational detection specifics, so validation should stay version- and behavior-focused.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Lenovo System Update to version 5.07.0084 or later.
  • Check Lenovo advisory LEN-27348 for vendor-approved remediation guidance.
  • Prioritize shared endpoints where low-privilege local users have access.
  • Remove Lenovo System Update where it is unnecessary or unsupported.
  • Monitor for abnormal service log locations or availability degradation.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory endpoints with Lenovo System Update installed.
  • Confirm installed versions are 5.07.0084 or later.
  • Flag any Lenovo System Update version earlier than 5.07.0084.
  • Review endpoint logs for abnormal service log paths.
  • Confirm affected systems are not reporting disk or service availability issues.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
5.5CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-6163Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
LenovoSystem UpdateunspecifiedListed
Weakness

CWE details

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