CVE-2019-6739

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Malwarebytes Antimalware 3.6.1.2711. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious web page. There is an issue with the way the product handles URIs within certain schemes. The product does not warn the user that a dangerous navigation is about to take place. Because special characters in the URI are not sanitized, this could lead to the execution of arbitrary commands. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user at medium integrity. Was ZDI-CAN-7162.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.10% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: Malwarebytes Antimalware
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-223/ third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6739?
CVE-2019-6739 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6739?
To fix CVE-2019-6739, 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-2019-6739 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-6739 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-6739?
CVE-2019-6739 affects Malwarebytes Antimalware.
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