CVE-2019-18644
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.56%
Last modified
CVE-2019-18644 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The malware scan function in Total Defense Anti-virus 11.5.2.28 is vulnerable to a TOCTOU bug; consequently, symbolic link attacks allow privileged files to be deleted.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The malware scan function in Total Defense Anti-virus 11.5.2.28 is vulnerable to a TOCTOU bug; consequently, symbolic link attacks allow privileged files to be deleted.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Totaldefense | Anti-Virus | 11.5.2.28 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18644?
The malware scan function in Total Defense Anti-virus 11.5.2.28 is vulnerable to a TOCTOU bug; consequently, symbolic link attacks allow privileged files to be deleted.
How severe is CVE-2019-18644?
CVE-2019-18644 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18644?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2019
- CVE-2019-18635An issue was discovered in Mooltipass Moolticute through v0.…7.5
- CVE-2019-18636A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jitbit .NET Fo…5.4
- CVE-2019-1864A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cis…8.8
- CVE-2019-18641Rock RMS before 1.8.6 mishandles vCard access control within…9.8
- CVE-2019-18642Rock RMS version before 8.6 is vulnerable to account takeove…9.8
- CVE-2019-18643Rock RMS versions before 8.10 and versions 9.0 through 9.3 f…9.8
- CVE-2019-18645The quarantine restoration function in Total Defense Anti-vi…5.5
- CVE-2019-18646The Untangle NG firewall 14.2.0 is vulnerable to authenticat…7.2
- CVE-2019-18647The Untangle NG firewall 14.2.0 is vulnerable to an authenti…7.2
- CVE-2019-18648When logged in as an admin user, the Untangle NG firewall 14…4.8
- CVE-2019-18649When logged in as an admin user, the Title input field (unde…4.8
- CVE-2019-1865A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cis…8.8
Are you affected by CVE-2019-18644?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST