CVE-2019-19929: High severity malwarebytes adwcleaner vulnerability
Published Dec 23, 2019
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An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner before 8.0.1 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded by the product.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Malwarebytes AdwCleaner<8.0.1
Event History
Dec 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:40 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19929?
CVE-2019-19929 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-19929?
To fix CVE-2019-19929, update Malwarebytes AdwCleaner to version 8.0.1 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-19929?
CVE-2019-19929 is an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that allows for the loading of malicious DLL libraries.
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Which software version is affected by CVE-2019-19929?
CVE-2019-19929 affects all versions of Malwarebytes AdwCleaner prior to 8.0.1.
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What can happen if CVE-2019-19929 is exploited?
If CVE-2019-19929 is exploited, it can lead to arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges, potentially compromising the system.