CVE-2019-15689

Public Exploit

Description

Kaspersky Secure Connection, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, Kaspersky Security Cloud prior to version 2020 patch E have bug that allows a local user to execute arbitrary code via execution compromised file placed by an attacker with administrator rights. No privilege escalation. Possible whitelisting bypass some of the security products

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory safebreach.com Third-Party Advisory symantec.com
Affected: Kaspersky Kaspersky Secure Connection, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, Kaspersky Security Cloud
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#021219 broken link
https://safebreach.com/Post/Kaspersky-Secure-Connection-DLL-Preloading-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-15689 exploit third party advisory
https://www.symantec.com/security-center/vulnerabilities/writeup/111033 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15689?
CVE-2019-15689 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-15689?
To fix CVE-2019-15689, 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-2019-15689 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-15689 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2019-15689?
CVE-2019-15689 affects Kaspersky Kaspersky Secure Connection, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, Kaspersky Security Cloud.
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