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CVE-2019-18618

6.0 · MEDIUM

Incorrect access control in the firmware of Synaptics VFS75xx family fingerprint sensors that include external flash (all versions prior to 2019-11-15) allows a local administrator or physical atta…

Published Jul 22, 2020EPSS 0.55%

Overview

CVE-2019-18618 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 22, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Incorrect access control in the firmware of Synaptics VFS75xx family fingerprint sensors that include external flash (all versions prior to 2019-11-15) allows a local administrator or physical attacker to compromise the confidentiality of sensor data via injection of an unverified partition table.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsupport.hp.com/us-en/document/c06696474Refsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-31372Refwww.synaptics.com/company/blog/Refwww.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/fingerprint-sensor-VFS7500-security-brief-2020-07-14.pdfRefsupport.hp.com/us-en/document/c06696474Refsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-31372Refwww.synaptics.com/company/blog/Refwww.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/fingerprint-sensor-VFS7500-security-brief-2020-07-14.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18618?

CVE-2019-18618 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 22, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-18618?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-18618?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-18618?

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