CVE-2018-12989 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-12989?

CVE-2018-12989 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12989?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pearsonvue Console 8, Pearsonvue Iqsystem 7.

Vulnerability Description

The report-viewing feature in Pearson VUE Certiport Console 8 and IQSystem 7 before 2018-06-26 mishandles child processes and consequently launches Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as Administrator, which allows local users to gain privileges.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pearsonvue	Console 8	< 2018-06-26
Pearsonvue	Iqsystem 7	< 2018-06-26

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-281

References

https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Support/Console-system-updatesVendor Advisory
https://computeco.de/2018-07-29_1.htmlMitigationThird Party Advisory
https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Support/Console-system-updatesVendor Advisory
https://computeco.de/2018-07-29_1.htmlMitigationThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12989?

CVE-2018-12989 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). The report-viewing feature in Pearson VUE Certiport Console 8 and IQSystem 7 before 2018-06-26 mishandles child processes and consequently launches Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as Administrator...

How severe is CVE-2018-12989?

CVE-2018-12989 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12989?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pearsonvue Console 8, Pearsonvue Iqsystem 7.