CVE-2019-19455
First published: Mon Aug 03 2020(Updated: )
Wowza Streaming Engine before 4.8.5 has Insecure Permissions which may allow a local attacker to escalate privileges in / usr / local / WowzaStreamingEngine / manager / bin / in the Linux version of the server by writing arbitrary commands in any file and execute them as root. This issue was resolved in Wowza Streaming Engine 4.8.5.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wowza Streaming Engine | <4.8.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-19455?
CVE-2019-19455 is a vulnerability in Wowza Streaming Engine before version 4.8.5 that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges by writing arbitrary commands in any file and executing them as root.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19455?
CVE-2019-19455 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2019-19455?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2019-19455 by writing arbitrary commands in any file in the Linux version of Wowza Streaming Engine and executing them as root.
How can I fix CVE-2019-19455?
To fix CVE-2019-19455, upgrade Wowza Streaming Engine to version 4.8.5 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-19455?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-19455 in the official release notes of Wowza Streaming Engine 4.8.5 and the provided references.
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- vendor/wowza
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