Vulnerability Description
A DLL side loading vulnerability in the Windows Service in TeamViewer versions up to 11.0.133222 (fixed in 11.0.214397), 12.0.181268 (fixed in 12.0.214399), 13.2.36215 (fixed in 13.2.36216), and 14.6.4835 (fixed in 14.7.1965) on Windows could allow an attacker to perform code execution on a target system via a service restart where the DLL was previously installed with administrative privileges. Exploitation requires that an attacker be able to create a new file in the TeamViewer application directory; directory permissions restrict that by default.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Teamviewer | Teamviewer | < 11.0.214397 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://community.teamviewer.com/t5/Announcements/Security-bulletin-CVE-2019-181Vendor Advisory
- https://safebreach.com/Post/TeamViewer-Windows-Client-v11-to-v14-DLL-Preloading-
- https://community.teamviewer.com/t5/Announcements/Security-bulletin-CVE-2019-181Vendor Advisory
- https://safebreach.com/Post/TeamViewer-Windows-Client-v11-to-v14-DLL-Preloading-
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-18196?
CVE-2019-18196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A DLL side loading vulnerability in the Windows Service in TeamViewer versions up to 11.0.133222 (fixed in 11.0.214397), 12.0.181268 (fixed in 12.0.214399), 13.2.36215 (fixed in 13.2.36216), and 14.6....
How severe is CVE-2019-18196?
CVE-2019-18196 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-2019-18196?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Teamviewer Teamviewer, Microsoft Windows.