CVE-2019-17549
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.21%
Last modified
CVE-2019-17549 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ESET Cyber Security before 6.8.1.0 is vulnerable to a denial-of-service allowing any user to stop (kill) ESET processes. An attacker can abuse this bug to stop the protection from ESET and launch his attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ESET Cyber Security before 6.8.1.0 is vulnerable to a denial-of-service allowing any user to stop (kill) ESET processes. An attacker can abuse this bug to stop the protection from ESET and launch his attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eset | Cyber Security | < 6.8.1.0 |
References
- https://danishcyberdefence.dk/blog/esets-cyber-securityExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://danishcyberdefence.dk/blog/esets-cyber-securityExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17549?
ESET Cyber Security before 6.8.1.0 is vulnerable to a denial-of-service allowing any user to stop (kill) ESET processes. An attacker can abuse this bug to stop the protection from ESET and launch his attack.
How severe is CVE-2019-17549?
CVE-2019-17549 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17549?
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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