CVE-2020-14990 — HIGH (7.1)

Vulnerability Description

IOBit Advanced SystemCare Free 13.5.0.263 allows local users to gain privileges for file deletion by manipulating the Clean & Optimize feature with an NTFS junction and an Object Manager symbolic link.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iobit	Advanced Systemcare	13.5.0.263

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/06/arbitrary-file-deletion-in-iobit.htExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Daniel-itsec/AdvancedSystemCareExploitThird Party Advisory
https://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/06/arbitrary-file-deletion-in-iobit.htExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Daniel-itsec/AdvancedSystemCareExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-14990?

CVE-2020-14990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). IOBit Advanced SystemCare Free 13.5.0.263 allows local users to gain privileges for file deletion by manipulating the Clean & Optimize feature with an NTFS junction and an Object Manager symbolic link...

How severe is CVE-2020-14990?

CVE-2020-14990 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-14990?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Iobit Advanced Systemcare.