CVE-2019-6566: High severity ge ge communicator vulnerability

Published May 9, 2019
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Updated

GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows a non-administrative user to replace the uninstaller with a malicious version, which could allow an attacker to gain administrator privileges to the system.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GE GE Communicator<4.0.517

Event History

May 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:51 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6566?

CVE-2019-6566 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to the risk of a non-administrative user gaining elevated administrative privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-6566?

To mitigate CVE-2019-6566, upgrade GE Communicator to version 4.0.517 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2019-6566?

All users of GE Communicator versions prior to 4.0.517 are affected by CVE-2019-6566.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-6566?

CVE-2019-6566 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows non-administrative users to execute malicious actions.

5

Can CVE-2019-6566 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2019-6566 can potentially lead to data breaches if an attacker gains administrator privileges.

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