Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in Avecto Defendpoint Software
CVE-2018-10959

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Beyondtrust

Status
Avecto Defendpoint
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 April 2019

What is CVE-2018-10959?

Avecto Defendpoint versions 4 before 4.4 SR6 and 5 prior to 5.1 SR1 are susceptible to an untrusted search path vulnerability. This can be exploited when environment variables are altered, potentially allowing an attacker to perform automatic elevation of a malicious process. Remediation involves updating to the latest software version to mitigate such risks.

References

https://hackandpwn.com/cve-2018-10959/
x_refsource_MISC
https://hackandpwn.com/assets/2019-04-17-cve-2018-10959/D...
x_refsource_MISC
https://hackandpwn.com/assets/2019-04-17-cve-2018-10959/D...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

.
CVE-2018-10959 : Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in Avecto Defendpoint Software