CVE-2019-20000 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

The malware scan function in BullGuard Premium Protection 20.0.371.8 has a TOCTOU issue that enables a symbolic link attack, allowing 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
Bullguard	Premium Protection	20.0.371.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-367

References

https://github.com/NtRaiseHardError/Antimalware-Research/blob/master/BullGuard/PExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/NtRaiseHardError/Antimalware-Research/blob/master/BullGuard/PExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-20000?

CVE-2019-20000 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The malware scan function in BullGuard Premium Protection 20.0.371.8 has a TOCTOU issue that enables a symbolic link attack, allowing privileged files to be deleted.

How severe is CVE-2019-20000?

CVE-2019-20000 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-2019-20000?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bullguard Premium Protection.