CVE-2019-18279
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CVE-2019-18279 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Phoenix SCT WinFlash 1.1.12.0 through 1.5.74.0, the included drivers could be used by a malicious Windows application to gain elevated privileges. Adverse impacts are limited to the Windows environment and there is no known direct impact to the UEFI firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Phoenix SCT WinFlash 1.1.12.0 through 1.5.74.0, the included drivers could be used by a malicious Windows application to gain elevated privileges. Adverse impacts are limited to the Windows environment and there is no known direct impact to the UEFI firmware. This was fixed in late June 2019.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | Securecore Technology | >= 1.1.12.0, <= 1.5.74.0 |
References
- https://eclypsium.com/2019/08/10/screwed-drivers-signed-sealed-delivered/Third Party Advisory
- https://eclypsium.com/2019/08/10/screwed-drivers-signed-sealed-delivered/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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