CVE-2019-1010101: Critical severity rufus vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2019
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Updated

Akeo Consulting Rufus 3.0 and earlier is affected by: Insecure Permissions. The impact is: arbitrary code execution with escalation of privilege. The component is: Executable installer, portable executable (ALL executables available). The attack vector is: CWE-29, CWE-377, CWE-379.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Akeo Rufus<=3.0

Event History

Jul 19, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1010101?

CVE-2019-1010101 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-1010101?

To fix CVE-2019-1010101, update to a version of Rufus that is later than 3.0 or implement proper permission settings for the installers.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-1010101?

CVE-2019-1010101 affects Akeo Consulting Rufus versions 3.0 and earlier.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2019-1010101?

The impact of CVE-2019-1010101 is the potential for an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1010101?

CVE-2019-1010101 is an insecure permissions vulnerability affecting executable installers and portable executables.

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