3.3
CWE
281
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-19620

First published: Fri Dec 06 2019(Updated: )

In SecureWorks Red Cloak Windows Agent before 2.0.7.9, a local user can bypass the generation of telemetry alerts by removing NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM permissions from a file. This is limited in scope to the collection of process-execution telemetry, for executions against specific files where the SYSTEM user was denied access to the source file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell Red Cloak Windows Agent<2.0.7.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-19620?

    CVE-2019-19620 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-19620?

    To fix CVE-2019-19620, update the SecureWorks Red Cloak Windows Agent to version 2.0.7.9 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2019-19620?

    CVE-2019-19620 affects local users with access to the SecureWorks Red Cloak Windows Agent versions prior to 2.0.7.9.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2019-19620?

    The impact of CVE-2019-19620 is that a local user can bypass telemetry alerts for process execution.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-19620?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2019-19620; the recommended action is to update to a secure version.

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