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CVE-2019-18619

7.8 · HIGH

Incorrect parameter validation in the synaTee component of Synaptics WBF drivers using an SGX enclave (all versions prior to 2019-11-15) allows a local user to execute arbitrary code in the enclave…

Published Jul 22, 2020CWE-763EPSS 0.51%

Overview

CVE-2019-18619 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 22, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Incorrect parameter validation in the synaTee component of Synaptics WBF drivers using an SGX enclave (all versions prior to 2019-11-15) allows a local user to execute arbitrary code in the enclave (that can compromise confidentiality of enclave data) via APIs that accept invalid pointers.

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/hk-en/document/c06696568Refsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-31372Refwww.synaptics.com/company/blog/Refwww.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/fingerprint-driver-SGX-security-brief-2020-07-14.pdfRefwww.syssec.wiwi.uni-due.de/en/research/research-projects/analysis-of-tee-software/Refsupport.hp.com/hk-en/document/c06696568Refsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-31372Refwww.synaptics.com/company/blog/Refwww.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/fingerprint-driver-SGX-security-brief-2020-07-14.pdfRefwww.syssec.wiwi.uni-due.de/en/research/research-projects/analysis-of-tee-software/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18619?

CVE-2019-18619 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 22, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-18619?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-18619?

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-2019-18619?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2019-18619 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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