#VU22849 Improper access control in Scanguard - CVE-2019-18895
Published: November 19, 2019 / Updated: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU22849
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18895
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Scanguard
Scanguard
Software vendor:
Scanguard
Scanguard
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions for the installation directory. A local attacker can escalate privileges on the target system via a Trojan horse executable file.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.