CVE-2019-12808

Description

ALTOOLS update service 18.1 and earlier versions contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insecure permission. An attacker can overwrite an executable that is launched as a service to exploit this vulnerability and execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory or.kr
Affected: ESTSOFT ALTOOLS Update Service
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=35116 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12808?
CVE-2019-12808 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-12808?
To fix CVE-2019-12808, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-12808 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-12808 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-12808?
CVE-2019-12808 affects ESTSOFT ALTOOLS Update Service.
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