CVE-2019-12097: High severity progress telerik fiddler classic vulnerability

Published Jun 3, 2019
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Updated

Telerik Fiddler v5.0.20182.28034 doesn't verify the hash of EnableLoopback.exe before running it, which could lead to code execution or local privilege escalation by replacing the original EnableLoopback.exe.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Progress Fiddler=5.0.20182.28034

Event History

Jun 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:26 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-12097?

CVE-2019-12097 is a vulnerability in Telerik Fiddler v5.0.20182.28034 that allows code execution or local privilege escalation by replacing the original EnableLoopback.exe.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-12097?

CVE-2019-12097 has a severity score of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high level of severity.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-12097?

Telerik Fiddler v5.0.20182.28034 is affected by CVE-2019-12097.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-12097?

To fix CVE-2019-12097, update Telerik Fiddler to a version that verifies the hash of EnableLoopback.exe before running it.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2019-12097?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2019-12097 is CWE-354.

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