CVE-2019-12280: High severity pc-doctor toolbox vulnerability

Published Jun 25, 2019
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Updated

PC-Doctor Toolbox before 7.3 has an Uncontrolled Search Path Element.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
PC-Doctor Toolbox<7.3
Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs=2.0.1
Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs=3.2.2
Microsoft cbl2 toolbox 0.0.18-9
Patch available

Event History

Jun 25, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Description
Oct 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-12280?

CVE-2019-12280 is a vulnerability in PC-Doctor Toolbox before version 7.3 that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by placing a specially crafted DLL file in a specific location.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12280?

The severity of CVE-2019-12280 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2019-12280 affect PC-Doctor Toolbox?

CVE-2019-12280 affects PC-Doctor Toolbox versions prior to 7.3, allowing an attacker to execute malicious code through a manipulated DLL file.

4

How does CVE-2019-12280 affect Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs?

CVE-2019-12280 affects Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs version 2.0.1, allowing an attacker to execute malicious code through a manipulated DLL file.

5

How does CVE-2019-12280 affect Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs?

CVE-2019-12280 affects Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs version 3.2.2, allowing an attacker to execute malicious code through a manipulated DLL file.

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