CVE-2019-19231

Description

An insecure file access vulnerability exists in CA Client Automation 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3 Agent for Windows that can allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory broadcom.com
Affected: CA Technologies, Broadcom Company CA Client Automation
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/CA20191218-01-security-notice-for-ca-client-automation-agent-for-windows.html vendor advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Dec/41 third party advisory mailing list
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155758/CA-Client-Automation-14.x-Privilege-Escalation.html vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/5 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19231?
CVE-2019-19231 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-19231?
To fix CVE-2019-19231, 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-2019-19231 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-19231 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-2019-19231?
CVE-2019-19231 affects CA Technologies, Broadcom Company CA Client Automation.
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