CVE-2019-18194
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.21%
Last modified
CVE-2019-18194 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. TotalAV 2020 4.14.31 has a quarantine flaw that allows privilege escalation. Exploitation uses an NTFS directory junction to restore a malicious DLL from quarantine into the system32 folder.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
TotalAV 2020 4.14.31 has a quarantine flaw that allows privilege escalation. Exploitation uses an NTFS directory junction to restore a malicious DLL from quarantine into the system32 folder.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Totalav | Totalav 2020 | 4.14.31 |
References
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88qeaLq98GcExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88qeaLq98GcExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18194?
TotalAV 2020 4.14.31 has a quarantine flaw that allows privilege escalation. Exploitation uses an NTFS directory junction to restore a malicious DLL from quarantine into the system32 folder.
How severe is CVE-2019-18194?
CVE-2019-18194 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18194?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-18194?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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