CVE-2019-6188 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the BIOS tamper detection mechanism of Lenovo ThinkPad T460p and T470p could allow unauthorized access to systems.

Understanding CVE-2019-6188

This CVE involves a security issue in the BIOS of specific Lenovo ThinkPad models that could lead to unauthorized access.

What is CVE-2019-6188?

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to Lenovo ThinkPad T460p and T470p systems due to a lack of activation in the BIOS tamper detection mechanism.

The Impact of CVE-2019-6188

Unauthorized users could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to affected Lenovo ThinkPad T460p and T470p systems, potentially compromising sensitive data and system integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-6188

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The BIOS tamper detection mechanism on Lenovo ThinkPad T460p and T470p systems, up to specific versions, fails to activate, enabling unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Lenovo ThinkPad T460p BIOS versions up to R07ET90W
Lenovo ThinkPad T470p BIOS versions up to R0FET50W

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit the lack of BIOS tamper detection activation to gain unauthorized access to affected systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires specific actions.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update BIOS to version R07ET90W or higher for ThinkPad T460p
Update BIOS to version R0FET50W or higher for ThinkPad T470p

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly check for BIOS updates and apply them promptly
Implement strong access controls and authentication measures

Patching and Updates

Ensure BIOS updates are regularly checked for and applied promptly to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access.