Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-6494

First published: Tue Apr 30 2019(Updated: )

IMFForceDelete.sys in IObit Malware Fighter 6.2 allows a low privileged user to send IOCTL 0x8016E000 along with a user defined string to a file; that file will be promptly deleted regardless of access controls.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IOBit Malware Fighter=6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-6494.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-6494?

    The severity of CVE-2019-6494 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

  • Which version of IObit Malware Fighter is affected by CVE-2019-6494?

    Version 6.2 of IObit Malware Fighter is affected by CVE-2019-6494.

  • How can a low privileged user exploit CVE-2019-6494?

    A low privileged user can send IOCTL 0x8016E000 along with a user defined string to a file, resulting in the prompt deletion of the file regardless of access controls.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-6494?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-6494 at this reference: [https://downwithup.github.io/CVEPosts.html](https://downwithup.github.io/CVEPosts.html)

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