CVE-2019-19115

Name: CVE-2019-19115
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-08T22:15:11.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19115 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An escalation of privilege vulnerability in Nahimic APO Software Component Driver 1.4.2, 1.5.0, 1.5.1, 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 allows an attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An escalation of privilege vulnerability in Nahimic APO Software Component Driver 1.4.2, 1.5.0, 1.5.1, 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 allows an attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nahimic	Apo Software Component	1.4.2
Nahimic	Apo Software Component	1.5.0
Nahimic	Apo Software Component	1.5.1
Nahimic	Apo Software Component	1.6.1
Nahimic	Apo Software Component	1.6.2

References

https://safebreach.com/Post/Nahimic-APO-Software-Component-Driver-Deployed-with-MSI-Computers-DLL-Search-Order-Hijacking-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-19115Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://safebreach.com/Post/Nahimic-APO-Software-Component-Driver-Deployed-with-MSI-Computers-DLL-Search-Order-Hijacking-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-19115Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19115?

An escalation of privilege vulnerability in Nahimic APO Software Component Driver 1.4.2, 1.5.0, 1.5.1, 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 allows an attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.

How severe is CVE-2019-19115?

CVE-2019-19115 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19115?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-19115?

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Source: NVD / NIST