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Advisory Published
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CVE-2019-19688

First published: Wed Dec 18 2019(Updated: )

A privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks (versions below 5.3.0.1063) could be exploited allowing an attacker to place a malicious DLL file into the application directory and elevate privileges.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trendmicro Housecall For Home Networks<5.3.0.1063

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-19688?

    CVE-2019-19688 has a high severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-19688?

    To fix CVE-2019-19688, update Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks to version 5.3.0.1063 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2019-19688?

    CVE-2019-19688 affects all versions of Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks prior to 5.3.0.1063.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-19688?

    CVE-2019-19688 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to elevate privileges by placing a malicious DLL file.

  • Can CVE-2019-19688 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2019-19688 requires a local attack vector, allowing an attacker with local access to exploit the vulnerability.

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