In K7 Ultimate Security 16.0.0117, the module K7BKCExt.dll (aka the backup module) improperly validates the administrative privileges of the user, allowing an arbitrary file write via a symbolic link attack with file restoration functionality.
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History
21 Nov 2024, 04:31
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References | () https://github.com/NtRaiseHardError/Antimalware-Research/blob/master/K7%20Security/Local%20Privilege%20Escalation/v16.0.0117/README.md - Exploit, Third Party Advisory | |
References | () https://support.k7computing.com/index.php?/selfhelp/categories/Vulnerability%20Report%20and%20Advisory/29 - Vendor Advisory |
Information
Published : 2019-12-27 16:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 04:31
NVD link : CVE-2019-16896
Mitre link : CVE-2019-16896
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2019-16896
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Products Affected
k7computing
- k7_ultimate_security
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')