CVE-2019-18913

Name: CVE-2019-18913
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-31T04:15:10.993+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18913 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential security vulnerability with pre-boot DMA may allow unauthorized UEFI code execution using open-case attacks. This industry-wide issue requires physically accessing internal expansion slots with specialized hardware and software tools to modify UEFI code in memory. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A potential security vulnerability with pre-boot DMA may allow unauthorized UEFI code execution using open-case attacks. This industry-wide issue requires physically accessing internal expansion slots with specialized hardware and software tools to modify UEFI code in memory. This affects HP Intel-based Business PCs that support Microsoft Windows 10 Kernel DMA protection. Affected versions depend on platform (prior to 01.04.02; or prior to 02.04.01; or prior to 02.04.02).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Elitedesk 800 G5 Dm Firmware	< 02.04.02
Hp	Elitedesk 800 G5 Sff Firmware	< 02.04.02
Hp	Elitedesk 800 G5 Twr Firmware	< 02.04.02
Hp	Eliteone 800 G5 Aio Firmware	< 02.04.02
Hp	Prodesk 400 G5 Dm Firmware	< 02.04.01
Hp	Prodesk 400 G6 Mt Firmware	< 02.04.01
Hp	Prodesk 400 G6 Sff Firmware	< 02.04.02
Hp	Prodesk 480 G6 Mt Firmware	< 02.04.01
Hp	Prodesk 600 G5 Dm Firmware	< 02.04.01
Hp	Prodesk 600 G5 Mt Firmware	< 02.04.01
Hp	Prodesk 600 G5 Pci Mt Firmware	< 02.04.01
Hp	Prodesk 600 G5 Sff Firmware	< 02.04.01
Hp	Proone 400 G5 Aio Firmware	< 02.04.01
Hp	Proone 440 G5 Aio Firmware	< 02.04.01
Hp	Proone 600 G5 Aio Firmware	< 02.04.01
Hp	Elite Dragonfly Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Elite X2 G4 Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Elitebook 830 G6 Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Elitebook 836 G6 Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Elitebook 840 G6 Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Elitebook 840 G6 Healthcare Edition Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Elitebook 846 G6 Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Elitebook 846 G6 Healthcare Edition Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Elitebook 850 G6 Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Elitebook X360 1030 G4 Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Elitebook X360 1040 G6 Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Elitebook X360 830 G6 Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Probook 640 G5 Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Probook 650 G5 Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Zbook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Zbook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Zhan X 13 G2 Firmware	< 01.04.02
Hp	Zbook 17u G6 Mobile Workstation Firmware	< 01.04.02

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06549501Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06549501Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18913?

How severe is CVE-2019-18913?

CVE-2019-18913 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18913?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST