CVE-2019-16896 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
K7Computing	K7 Ultimate Security	16.0.0117

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://github.com/NtRaiseHardError/Antimalware-Research/blob/master/K7%20SecuriExploitThird Party Advisory
https://support.k7computing.com/index.php?/selfhelp/categories/Vulnerability%20RVendor Advisory
https://github.com/NtRaiseHardError/Antimalware-Research/blob/master/K7%20SecuriExploitThird Party Advisory
https://support.k7computing.com/index.php?/selfhelp/categories/Vulnerability%20RVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-16896?

CVE-2019-16896 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 ...

How severe is CVE-2019-16896?

CVE-2019-16896 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16896?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: K7Computing K7 Ultimate Security.