CVE-2019-6165
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CVE-2019-6165 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in PaperDisplay Hotkey Service version 1.2.0.8 that could allow privilege escalation. Lenovo has ended support for PaperDisplay Hotkey software as the Night light feature introduced in Windows 10 Build 1703 provides similar features.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in PaperDisplay Hotkey Service version 1.2.0.8 that could allow privilege escalation. Lenovo has ended support for PaperDisplay Hotkey software as the Night light feature introduced in Windows 10 Build 1703 provides similar features.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | Yoga 700-11isk Firmware | All versions |
| Lenovo | Yoga 700-14isk Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/LEN-27569Vendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/LEN-27569Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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