CVE-2019-6196

Name: CVE-2019-6196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-09T20:15:11.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6196 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A symbolic link vulnerability in some Lenovo installation packages, prior to version 1.2.9.3, could allow privileged file operations during file extraction and installation.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A symbolic link vulnerability in some Lenovo installation packages, prior to version 1.2.9.3, could allow privileged file operations during file extraction and installation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Installation Package	< 1.2.9.3

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len-27431Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len-27431Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6196?

A symbolic link vulnerability in some Lenovo installation packages, prior to version 1.2.9.3, could allow privileged file operations during file extraction and installation.

How severe is CVE-2019-6196?

CVE-2019-6196 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6196?

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-2019-6196?

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Source: NVD / NIST