Privilege Escalation in HP Support Assistant by HP
CVE-2019-6329

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

HP
Status
HP Support Assistant
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 June 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-6329?

HP Support Assistant versions 8.7.50 and earlier allow users to gain elevated system privileges, which can lead to unauthorized modifications of directories or files. This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to manipulate critical system files, potentially compromising system integrity and security.

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Affected Version(s)

HP Support Assistant Version 8.7.50 and lower

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-6329
Created by ManhNDd

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06388027
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108891
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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:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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