CVE-2020-15596
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15596 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The ALPS ALPINE touchpad driver before 8.2206.1717.634, as used on various Dell, HP, and Lenovo laptops, allows attackers to conduct Path Disclosure attacks via a "fake" DLL file.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ALPS ALPINE touchpad driver before 8.2206.1717.634, as used on various Dell, HP, and Lenovo laptops, allows attackers to conduct Path Disclosure attacks via a "fake" DLL file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Elite X2 1012 G1 Firmware | < 8.2206.1717.166 |
| Hp | Elite X2 1012 G2 Firmware | < 8.2206.1717.634 |
| Hp | Elitebook 1030 G1 Firmware | < 8.2206.1717.166 |
| Hp | Elitebook 1040 G4 Firmware | < 8.2206.1717.634 |
| Hp | Elitebook Folio 1040 G3 Firmware | < 8.2206.1717.166 |
| Hp | Elitebook Folio G1 Firmware | < 8.2206.1717.166 |
| Hp | Elitebook Revolve 810 G2 Firmware | < 10.1201.1717.108 |
| Hp | Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 Firmware | < 10.1201.1717.108 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 1020 G2 Firmware | < 8.2206.1717.634 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 1030 G2 Firmware | < 8.2206.1717.634 |
| Hp | Pro X2 612 G2 Firmware | < 8.2206.1717.634 |
| Hp | Zbook Studio G3 Firmware | < 8.2206.1717.166 |
| Hp | Zbook Studio G4 Firmware | < 8.2206.1717.634 |
| Hp | Zbook X2 G4 Firmware | < 8.2206.1717.634 |
References
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/30Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.hp.com/document/c06706305Vendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/30Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.hp.com/document/c06706305Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15596?
The ALPS ALPINE touchpad driver before 8.2206.1717.634, as used on various Dell, HP, and Lenovo laptops, allows attackers to conduct Path Disclosure attacks via a "fake" DLL file.
How severe is CVE-2020-15596?
CVE-2020-15596 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15596?
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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