CVE-2019-6195 : What You Need to Know
Discover the impact of CVE-2019-6195, an authorization bypass vulnerability in Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) software. Learn about affected versions, mitigation steps, and how to prevent unauthorized access.
A vulnerability has been discovered in versions prior to 3.08 CDI340V, 3.01 TEI392O, 1.71 PSI328N of the Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) software. This vulnerability allows a user with lower privileges to gain read-only access to information with higher privileges under certain conditions.
Understanding CVE-2019-6195
This CVE involves an authorization bypass in Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) versions before 3.08 CDI340V, 3.01 TEI392O, 1.71 PSI328N, potentially granting unauthorized access to privileged information.
What is CVE-2019-6195?
- An authorization bypass vulnerability in Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) software
- Allows users with lower privileges to access higher-privileged information
- Conditions required for exploit: specific XCC configuration and user login timing
The Impact of CVE-2019-6195
- CVSS Base Score: 4.8 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Exploit Scope: Unchanged
- Attack Complexity: High
- Integrity Impact: None
- Availability Impact: None
Technical Details of CVE-2019-6195
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Authorization bypass in Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) software
- Allows users with lower privileges to access higher-privileged data
Affected Systems and Versions
- Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) versions prior to 3.08 CDI340V, 3.01 TEI392O, 1.71 PSI328N
Exploitation Mechanism
- Requires XCC to be configured with specific settings
- Lower privileged user login within one minute of higher privileged user logout
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-6195 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) to version 3.08 CDI340V, 3.01 TEI392O, 1.71 PSI328N or higher
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and adjust XCC configuration settings
- Educate users on secure login practices
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates for XCC software