CVE-2019-6566

Description

GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows a non-administrative user to replace the uninstaller with a malicious version, which could allow an attacker to gain administrator privileges to the system.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a GE Communicator
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-122-02 us government resource third party advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6566?
CVE-2019-6566 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6566?
To fix CVE-2019-6566, 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-2019-6566 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-6566 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-2019-6566?
CVE-2019-6566 affects n/a GE Communicator.
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