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CVE-2019-6157


In various firmware versions of Lenovo System x, the integrated management module II (IMM2)'s first failure data capture (FFDC) includes the web server's private key in the generated log file for support.


Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), for affected systems. Impacting 84 products from lenovo, from lenovo, from lenovo and 81 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.


Published

2019-04-22T16:29:02.037

Last Modified

2024-11-21T04:46:02.860

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 6.5 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: LOW
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: NONE
Exploitability Score

10.0

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-532

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Operating System lenovo flex_system_x240_m4_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo flex_system_x240_m4 - No
Operating System lenovo flex_system_x240_m5_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo flex_system_x240_m5 - No
Operating System lenovo flex_system_x280_x6_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo flex_system_x280_x6 - No
Operating System lenovo flex_system_x440_m4_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo flex_system_x440_m4 - No
Operating System lenovo flex_system_x480_x6_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo flex_system_x480_x6 - No
Operating System lenovo flex_system_x880_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo flex_system_x880 - No
Operating System lenovo nextscale_nx360_m5_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo nextscale_nx360_m5 - No
Operating System lenovo system_x3250_m6_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo system_x3250_m6 - No
Operating System lenovo system_x3500_m5_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo system_x3500_m5 - No
Operating System lenovo system_x3550_m5_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo system_x3550_m5 - No
Operating System lenovo system_x3650_m5_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo system_x3650_m5 - No
Operating System lenovo system_x3750_m4_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo system_x3750_m4 - No
Operating System lenovo system_x3850_x6_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo system_x3850_x6 - No
Operating System lenovo system_x3950_x6_firmware < 5.30 Yes
Hardware lenovo system_x3950_x6 - No
Operating System ibm bladecenter_hs22_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm bladecenter_hs22 - No
Operating System ibm bladecenter_hs23_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm bladecenter_hs23 - No
Operating System ibm bladecenter_hs23e_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm bladecenter_hs23e - No
Operating System ibm flex_system_x220_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm flex_system_x220_m4 - No
Operating System ibm flex_system_x222_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm flex_system_x222_m4 - No
Operating System ibm flex_system_x240_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm flex_system_x240_m4 - No
Operating System ibm flex_system_x280_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm flex_system_x280_m4 - No
Operating System ibm flex_system_x440_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm flex_system_x440_m4 - No
Operating System ibm flex_system_x480_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm flex_system_x480_m4 - No
Operating System ibm flex_system_x880_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm flex_system_x880_m4 - No
Operating System ibm idataplex_dx360_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm idataplex_dx360_m4 - No
Operating System ibm idataplex_dx360_m4_water_cooled_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm idataplex_dx360_m4_water_cooled - No
Operating System ibm nextscale_nx360_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm nextscale_nx360_m4 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3100_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3100_m4 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3100_m5_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3100_m5 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3250_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3250_m4 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3250_m5_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3250_m5 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3300_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3300_m4 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3500_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3500_m4 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3530_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3530_m4 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3550_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3550_m4 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3630_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3630_m4 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3650_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3650_m4 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3650_m4_bd_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3650_m4_bd - No
Operating System ibm system_x3650_m4_hd_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3650_m4_hd - No
Operating System ibm system_x3750_m4_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3750_m4 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3850_x6_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3850_x6 - No
Operating System ibm system_x3950_x6_firmware < 7.20 Yes
Hardware ibm system_x3950_x6 - No

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For lenovo's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.