CWE
367
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-20000

First published: Thu Dec 26 2019(Updated: )

The malware scan function in BullGuard Premium Protection 20.0.371.8 has a TOCTOU issue that enables a symbolic link attack, allowing privileged files to be deleted.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
BullGuard Premium Protection=20.0.371.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-20000?

    CVE-2019-20000 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to enable symbolic link attacks.

  • How does CVE-2019-20000 impact BullGuard Premium Protection?

    CVE-2019-20000 allows attackers to exploit a TOCTOU issue to delete privileged files through the malware scan function.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-20000?

    To fix CVE-2019-20000, update BullGuard Premium Protection to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of BullGuard Premium Protection are affected by CVE-2019-20000?

    CVE-2019-20000 specifically affects BullGuard Premium Protection version 20.0.371.8.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2019-20000 facilitate?

    CVE-2019-20000 facilitates a symbolic link attack that can lead to the deletion of important files.

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