CVE-2020-15596

Name: CVE-2020-15596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-12T22:15:12.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

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: Aug 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-15596?

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Source: NVD / NIST