CVE-2019-16896

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:k7computing:k7_ultimate_security:16.0.0117:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 04:31

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://github.com/NtRaiseHardError/Antimalware-Research/blob/master/K7%20Security/Local%20Privilege%20Escalation/v16.0.0117/README.md - Exploit, Third Party Advisory () 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 () 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')