Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-19929
An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner before 8.0.1 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded by the product.
Vulnerability category: File inclusion
Products affected by CVE-2019-19929
- cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:adwcleaner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-19929
0.30%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 66 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-19929
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-19929
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The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-19929
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https://borncity.com/win/2019/12/19/adwcleaner-8-0-1-closes-a-dll-hijacking-vulnerability/
AdwCleaner 8.0.1 closes a DLL Hijacking vulnerability | Born's Tech and Windows WorldVendor Advisory
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https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/254898-release-adwcleaner-801/
[Release] AdwCleaner 8.0.1 - Malwarebytes AdwCleaner - Malwarebytes ForumsVendor Advisory
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/adwcleaner-801-fixes-dll-hijacking-vulnerability/
Third Party Advisory
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