CVE-2019-6183 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-6183 affecting Lenovo Energy Management Driver for Windows 10. Find out how to mitigate the denial of service vulnerability and prevent blue screen errors.
Lenovo Energy Management Driver for Windows 10 versions earlier than 15.11.29.7 has a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service, causing blue screen errors.
Understanding CVE-2019-6183
Lenovo Energy Management Driver vulnerability impacting Windows 10 systems.
What is CVE-2019-6183?
- Vulnerability in Lenovo Energy Management Driver for Windows 10
- Denial of service issue causing blue screen errors
The Impact of CVE-2019-6183
- Denial of service vulnerability affecting Lenovo Energy Management Driver
- Computers may experience blue screen errors
Technical Details of CVE-2019-6183
Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- Denial of service vulnerability in Lenovo Energy Management Driver
- Blue screen errors on systems running affected versions
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Energy Management driver
- Vendor: Lenovo
- Versions Affected: < 15.11.29.7 (unspecified custom version)
Exploitation Mechanism
- Vulnerability triggers denial of service leading to blue screen errors
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-6183 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade to Lenovo Energy Management Driver version 15.11.29.7 or newer
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update system drivers and utilities
- Implement security best practices to prevent denial of service attacks
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by Lenovo to address the vulnerability