CVE-2019-6546: High severity ge ge communicator vulnerability
Published May 9, 2019
·Updated
GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows an attacker to place malicious files within the working directory of the program, which may allow an attacker to manipulate widgets and UI elements.
Affected Software
1 affected component
GE GE Communicator<4.0.517
Event History
May 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6546?
CVE-2019-6546 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing an attacker to manipulate the application's GUI.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-6546?
To fix CVE-2019-6546, update GE Communicator to version 4.0.517 or later.
3
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2019-6546?
CVE-2019-6546 allows an attacker to place malicious files that can manipulate widgets and UI elements within the application.
4
Which versions of GE Communicator are affected by CVE-2019-6546?
All versions of GE Communicator prior to 4.0.517 are affected by CVE-2019-6546.
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Is CVE-2019-6546 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2019-6546 is considered a local vulnerability as it requires access to the system where GE Communicator is installed.