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CVE-2019-16861

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.38%

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CVE-2019-16861 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Code42 server through 7.0.2 for Windows has an Untrusted Search Path. In certain situations, a non-administrative attacker on the local server could create or modify a dynamic-link library (DLL). EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Code42 server through 7.0.2 for Windows has an Untrusted Search Path. In certain situations, a non-administrative attacker on the local server could create or modify a dynamic-link library (DLL). The Code42 service could then load it at runtime, and potentially execute arbitrary code at an elevated privilege on the local server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.38%

29.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Code42Code42<= 7.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16861?
Code42 server through 7.0.2 for Windows has an Untrusted Search Path. In certain situations, a non-administrative attacker on the local server could create or modify a dynamic-link library (DLL). The Code42 service could then load it at runtime, and potentially execute arbitrary code at an elevated privilege on the local server.
How severe is CVE-2019-16861?
CVE-2019-16861 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16861?
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