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CVE-2018-19592

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.09%

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CVE-2018-19592 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The "CLink4Service" service is installed with Corsair Link 4.9.7.35 with insecure permissions by default. This allows unprivileged users to take control of the service and execute commands in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, leading to total system takeover, a similar issue to CVE-2018-12441.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "CLink4Service" service is installed with Corsair Link 4.9.7.35 with insecure permissions by default. This allows unprivileged users to take control of the service and execute commands in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, leading to total system takeover, a similar issue to CVE-2018-12441.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.09%

61.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CorsairLink4.9.7.35

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19592?
The "CLink4Service" service is installed with Corsair Link 4.9.7.35 with insecure permissions by default. This allows unprivileged users to take control of the service and execute commands in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, leading to total system takeover, a similar issue to CVE-2018-12441.
How severe is CVE-2018-19592?
CVE-2018-19592 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19592?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST