CVE-2019-19115: An escalation of privilege vulnerability in Nahimic APO Software Component Driver 1.4.2, 1.5.0, 1.5.1, 1.6.1 a

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-19115 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting apo software component. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An escalation of privilege vulnerability in Nahimic APO Software Component Driver 1.4.2, 1.5.0, 1.5.1, 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 allows an attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2020-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nahimic

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-10-08 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nahimic apo software component DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.2 · 1.5.0 · 1.5.1 · 1.6.1 · 1.6.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apo-software-component || rpm -q apo-software-component || apo-software-component --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison apo-software-component sudo apt install apo-software-component=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.2> sudo apt-mark hold apo-software-component

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list apo-software-component sudo dnf downgrade apo-software-component-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.2> sudo dnf versionlock add apo-software-component

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-19115?

apo software component: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-19115 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19115 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-19115 affect?

CVE-2019-19115 affects apo software component. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An escalation of privilege vulnerability in Nahimic APO Software Component Driver 1.4.2, 1.5.0, 1.5.1, 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 allows an attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2019-19115?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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