CVE-2019-18644 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

The malware scan function in Total Defense Anti-virus 11.5.2.28 is vulnerable to a TOCTOU bug; consequently, symbolic link attacks allow privileged files to be deleted.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totaldefense	Anti-Virus	11.5.2.28

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-367

References

https://github.com/NtRaiseHardError/Antimalware-Research/blob/master/Total%20DefExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/NtRaiseHardError/Antimalware-Research/blob/master/Total%20DefExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-18644?

CVE-2019-18644 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The malware scan function in Total Defense Anti-virus 11.5.2.28 is vulnerable to a TOCTOU bug; consequently, symbolic link attacks allow privileged files to be deleted.

How severe is CVE-2019-18644?

CVE-2019-18644 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-18644?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Totaldefense Anti-Virus.