Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner
CVE-2019-19929

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Malwarebytes

Status
Adwcleaner
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 December 2019

What is CVE-2019-19929?

An untrusted search path vulnerability exists in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner versions prior to 8.0.1, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. This occurs when a malicious DLL file is loaded into the application, leading to potential compromise of the system's security.

References

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/254898-release-adwc...
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/adwcleaner...
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https://borncity.com/win/2019/12/19/adwcleaner-8-0-1-clos...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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