# What is CVE-2019-16284?

> CVE-2019-16284 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) in 260 G1 Dm Firmware from HP, published on 5 November 2019. It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts its chance of use in the next 30 days at 2.0%. If you run an affected version, plan in the vendor’s fix.

Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/what-is/cve-2019-16284

## At a glance

- **Verdict:** Plan it in. No sign of exploitation and a low forecast. Patch it in your normal update cycle.
- **Precursor Intelligence risk score:** 46 out of 100 (Medium); action: Plan remediation. Kept up to date as the evidence changes.
- **Severity:** High (CVSS 7.2 out of 10)
- **Known to be exploited:** No, not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today
- **Chance of use in the next 30 days:** 2.0% (latest exploit-likelihood forecast)
- **Published:** 5 November 2019
- **Record last updated:** 24 August 2020
- **Main product:** 260 G1 Dm Firmware from HP
- **Affected products:** 204

## What is CVE-2019-16284? In plain terms

It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet with an administrator account, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can read data, change data and take it offline.

### The official description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in multiple HP products and versions which involves possible execution of arbitrary code during boot services that can result in elevation of privilege. The EFI_BOOT_SERVICES structure might be overwritten by an attacker to execute arbitrary SMM (System Management Mode) code. A list of affected products and versions are available in https://support.hp.com/rs-en/document/c06456250.

### What kind of flaw is it?

- Unknown: Unknown

### How an attack on it works

- Where an attacker can be: Anywhere on the internet
- How hard it is to pull off: Easy: no special conditions
- Login needed first: An administrator account
- Does someone have to click: No, nobody has to do anything
- What an attacker gets: Can read data, change data and take it offline

Severity vector: `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H`

## Is CVE-2019-16284 being exploited? Not that we know of

It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 2.0%. That can change at any time, which is why we keep watching.

Exploit likelihood over the last 7 days: 2.0%, 2.0%, 2.0%, 2.0%, 2.0%, 2.0%, 2.0%.

### Timeline

- 5 November 2019: Published
- 24 August 2020: Record last updated

### How Precursor Intelligence ranks it

CVE-2019-16284 scores **46 out of 100 (Medium)**, with the action "Plan remediation".

Every published flaw gets a risk score from 0 to 100, kept up to date as the evidence changes. Four things go into the score, from the one that counts most to the ones that count less:

- Evidence it is being exploited: biggest factor
- How severe it is: strong factor
- How widely exposed it is: smaller factor
- Threat activity around it: smaller factor

85 and above is Critical. Anything confirmed as exploited is always marked for an emergency patch, whatever its score. When this flaw matches software you track, it lands in your list with its score and the reasons behind it.

## Who is affected by CVE-2019-16284?

The published record lists 204 products. Versions are as published: "before 2.27" means every version up to, but not including, 2.27.

- [260 G1 Dm Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/260_g1_dm_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.27
- [260 G1 Dm](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/260_g1_dm) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [280 Pro G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/280_pro_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [280 Pro G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/280_pro_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 80.3
- [285 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/285_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [285 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/285_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before a0.23
- [340 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/340_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [340 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/340_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before f.48
- [340 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/340_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [340 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/340_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before f.55
- [346 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/346_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [346 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/346_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before f.48
- [346 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/346_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [346 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/346_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before f.46
- [348 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/348_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [348 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/348_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before f.48
- [348 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/348_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [348 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/348_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before f.55
- [Elite Slice](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elite_slice) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elite Slice Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elite_slice_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Elite X2 1011 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elite_x2_1011_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elite X2 1011 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elite_x2_1011_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.27
- [Elite X2 1012 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elite_x2_1012_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elite X2 1012 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elite_x2_1012_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Elitebook 1030 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_1030_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 1030 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_1030_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Elitebook 1040 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_1040_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 1040 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_1040_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.17
- [Elitebook 720 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_720_g1_) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 720 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_720_g1__firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.48
- [Elitebook 720 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_720_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 720 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_720_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.29
- [Elitebook 740 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_740_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 740 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_740_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.48
- [Elitebook 740 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_740_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 740 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_740_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.29
- [Elitebook 750 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_750_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 750 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_750_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.48
- [Elitebook 750 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_750_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 750 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_750_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.29
- [Elitebook 820 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_820_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 820 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_820_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.48
- [Elitebook 820 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_820_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 820 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_820_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.29
- [Elitebook 820 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_820_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 820 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_820_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Elitebook 828 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_828_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 828 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_828_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Elitebook 840 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_840_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 840 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_840_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.48
- [Elitebook 840 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_840_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 840 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_840_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.29
- [Elitebook 840 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_840_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 840 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_840_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Elitebook 848 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_848_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 848 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_848_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Elitebook 850 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_850_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 850 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_850_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.48
- [Elitebook 850 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_850_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 850 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_850_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.29
- [Elitebook 850 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_850_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 850 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_850_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Elitebook Folio 1020 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_folio_1020_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook Folio 1020 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_folio_1020_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.24
- [Elitebook Folio 1040 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_folio_1040_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook Folio 1040 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_folio_1040_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.44
- [Elitebook Folio 1040 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_folio_1040_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook Folio 1040 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_folio_1040_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Elitebook Folio 9480m](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_folio_9480m) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook Folio 9480m Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_folio_9480m_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.49
- [Elitebook Folio G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_folio_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook Folio G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_folio_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Elitebook Revolve 810 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_revolve_810_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook Revolve 810 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_revolve_810_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.45
- [Elitebook Revolve 810 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_revolve_810_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_revolve_810_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.2
- [Elitedesk 800 G2 Dm](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_g2_dm) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitedesk 800 G2 Dm Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_g2_dm_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Elitedesk 800 G2 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_g2_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitedesk 800 G2 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_g2_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Elitedesk 800 G2 Twr](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_g2_twr) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitedesk 800 G2 Twr Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_g2_twr_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Eliteone 800 G2 Aio](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/eliteone_800_g2_aio) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Eliteone 800 G2 Aio Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/eliteone_800_g2_aio_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Elitepad 1000 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitepad_1000_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitepad 1000 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitepad_1000_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.48
- [Mp9 G2 Retail System](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/mp9_g2_retail_system) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Mp9 G2 Retail System Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/mp9_g2_retail_system_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Pro Tablet 10 Ee G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/pro_tablet_10_ee_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Pro Tablet 10 Ee G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/pro_tablet_10_ee_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.31
- [Pro Tablet 608 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/pro_tablet_608_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Pro Tablet 608 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/pro_tablet_608_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.21
- [Pro Tablet 610 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/pro_tablet_610_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Pro Tablet 610 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/pro_tablet_610_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before f.16
- [Pro X2 612 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/pro_x2_612_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Pro X2 612 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/pro_x2_612_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.48
- [Probook 11 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_11_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 11 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_11_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.17
- [Probook 11 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_11_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 11 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_11_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Probook 430 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_430_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 430 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_430_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.49
- [Probook 430 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_430_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 430 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_430_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.52
- [Probook 430 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_430_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 430 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_430_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Probook 440 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_440_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 440 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_440_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.49
- [Probook 440 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_440_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 440 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_440_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.52
- [Probook 440 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_440_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 440 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_440_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Probook 450 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_450_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 450 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_450_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.49
- [Probook 450 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_450_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 450 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_450_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.52
- [Probook 450 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_450_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 450 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_450_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Probook 470 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_470_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 470 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_470_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.49
- [Probook 470 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_470_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 470 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_470_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.52
- [Probook 470 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_470_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 470 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_470_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Probook 640 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_640_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 640 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_640_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.49
- [Probook 640 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_640_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 640 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_640_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Probook 650 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_650_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 650 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_650_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.49
- [Probook 650 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_650_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 650 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_650_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Probook X360 11 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_x360_11_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook X360 11 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_x360_11_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.3
- [Prodesk 400 G1 Dm](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g1_dm) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 400 G1 Dm Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g1_dm_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.27
- [Prodesk 400 G2 Dm](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g2_dm) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 400 G2 Dm Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g2_dm_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Prodesk 400 G2.5 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g2.5_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 400 G2.5 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g2.5_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.26
- [Prodesk 400 G3 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g3_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 400 G3 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g3_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Prodesk 405 G2 Mt](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_405_g2_mt) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 405 G2 Mt Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_405_g2_mt_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.29
- [Prodesk 480 G3 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_480_g3_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 480 G3 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_480_g3_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Prodesk 485 G2 Mt](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_485_g2_mt) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 485 G2 Mt Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_485_g2_mt_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.29
- [Prodesk 490 G2 Mt](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_490_g2_mt) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 490 G2 Mt Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_490_g2_mt_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.31
- [Prodesk 490 G3 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_490_g3_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 490 G3 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_490_g3_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Prodesk 498 G2 Mt](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_498_g2_mt) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 498 G2 Mt Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_498_g2_mt_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.31
- [Prodesk 498 G3 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_498_g3_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 498 G3 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_498_g3_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Prodesk 600 G2 Dm](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g2_dm) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 600 G2 Dm Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g2_dm_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Prodesk 600 G2 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g2_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 600 G2 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g2_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Proone 400 G2 Aio](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_400_g2_aio) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Proone 400 G2 Aio Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_400_g2_aio_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Proone 600 G2 Aio](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_600_g2_aio) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Proone 600 G2 Aio Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_600_g2_aio_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Rp2 Retail System](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/rp2_retail_system) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Rp2 Retail System Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/rp2_retail_system_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.21
- [Rp9 G1 Retail System 9015](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/rp9_g1_retail_system_9015) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Rp9 G1 Retail System 9015 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/rp9_g1_retail_system_9015_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Rp9 G1 Retail System 9018](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/rp9_g1_retail_system_9018) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Rp9 G1 Retail System 9018 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/rp9_g1_retail_system_9018_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 2.42
- [Sprout Pro](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/sprout_pro) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sprout Pro Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/sprout_pro_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before a0.14
- [Z1 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z1_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Z1 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z1_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.26
- [Z2 Mini G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z2_mini_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Z2 Mini G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z2_mini_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.77
- [Z238 Microtower](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z238_microtower) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Z238 Microtower Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z238_microtower_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.77
- [Z240 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z240_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Z240 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z240_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.77
- [Z240 Tower](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z240_tower) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Z240 Tower Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z240_tower_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.77
- [Zbook 14](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_14) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 14 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_14_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.48
- [Zbook 14 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_14_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 14 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_14_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.29
- [Zbook 15](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 15 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.46
- [Zbook 15 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 15 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.25
- [Zbook 15 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 15 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Zbook 15u G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15u_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 15u G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15u_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.29
- [Zbook 15u G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15u_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 15u G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15u_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Zbook 17](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_17) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 17 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_17_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.46
- [Zbook 17 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_17_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 17 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_17_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.25
- [Zbook 17 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_17_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 17 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_17_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42
- [Zbook Studio G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_studio_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook Studio G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_studio_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.42

## How do I fix CVE-2019-16284?

1. **Check whether you run it.** Compare your versions with the affected products above. Not sure what you run? Precursor Intelligence can work it out from your public website, or you can pick it from a list.
2. **Apply the vendor’s fix.** Install the update named in the vendor’s advisory. We’ve put the advisory first in the list.
3. **If you can’t patch today.** Follow any mitigation the vendor publishes, and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet until the update is in.
4. **Keep an eye on it.** Track the product and we tell you as soon as we spot this flaw on the list of exploited flaws, or a jump in its exploit likelihood.

### References

- [support.hp.com](https://support.hp.com/rs-en/document/c06456250) (Vendor advisory)

## Questions

### What is CVE-2019-16284?

CVE-2019-16284 is a high-severity flaw in 260 G1 Dm Firmware from HP, published on 5 November 2019. It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet with an administrator account, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can read data, change data and take it offline.

### How serious is CVE-2019-16284?

It scores 7.2 out of 10 on the CVSS severity scale, which is high. Our risk score for CVE-2019-16284 is 46 out of 100, which is Medium. Its action is "Plan remediation". No sign of exploitation and a low forecast. Patch it in your normal update cycle.

### Is CVE-2019-16284 being exploited?

It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 2.0%. That can change at any time, which is why we keep watching.

### Which versions does CVE-2019-16284 affect?

For 260 G1 Dm Firmware from HP: before 2.27. The record lists 204 products in all, each with its versions, under "Who is affected" on this page.

### How do I fix CVE-2019-16284?

Install the update the vendor names in its advisory, linked first under "How do I fix" on this page. If you can't patch today, follow the vendor's mitigation and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet.

## Does CVE-2019-16284 affect you?

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