CVE-2019-11644: High severity withsecure client security vulnerability
In the F-Secure installer in F-Secure SAFE for Windows before 17.6, F-Secure Internet Security before 17.6, F-Secure Anti-Virus before 17.6, F-Secure Client Security Standard and Premium before 14.10, F-Secure PSB Workstation Security before 12.01, and F-Secure Computer Protection Standard and Premium before 19.3, a local user can escalate their privileges through a DLL hijacking attack against the installer. The installer writes the file rm.exe to C:\Windows\Temp and then executes it. The rm.exe process then attempts to load several DLLs from its current directory. Non-admin users are able to write to this folder, so an attacker can create a malicious C:\Windows\Temp\OLEACC.dll file. When an admin runs the installer, rm.exe will execute the attacker's DLL in an elevated security context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-11644?
CVE-2019-11644 is a vulnerability in F-Secure software that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions of F-Secure software are affected by CVE-2019-11644?
Versions before 17.6 of F-Secure SAFE for Windows, F-Secure Internet Security, F-Secure Anti-Virus, F-Secure Client Security Standard and Premium, F-Secure PSB Workstation Security, and F-Secure Computer Protection Standard and Premium are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-11644?
CVE-2019-11644 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2019-11644 vulnerability work?
The CVE-2019-11644 vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code through the F-Secure installer.
How can I fix the CVE-2019-11644 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2019-11644 vulnerability, update your F-Secure software to version 17.6 or later.