CVE-2019-19501 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

VeraCrypt 1.24 allows Local Privilege Escalation during execution of VeraCryptExpander.exe.

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
Idrix	Veracrypt	1.24

References

https://www.veracrypt.fr/code/VeraCrypt/commit/?id=07bb27e3b94ee26128d5c7f800cdcPatchVendor Advisory
https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Release%20Notes.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
https://www.veracrypt.fr/code/VeraCrypt/commit/?id=07bb27e3b94ee26128d5c7f800cdcPatchVendor Advisory
https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Release%20Notes.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-19501?

CVE-2019-19501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). VeraCrypt 1.24 allows Local Privilege Escalation during execution of VeraCryptExpander.exe.

How severe is CVE-2019-19501?

CVE-2019-19501 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-2019-19501?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Idrix Veracrypt.