Vulnerability identifier: #VU21925

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16519

CWE-ID: CWE-912

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ESET Cyber Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
ESET Endpoint Security for macOS
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
ESET Endpoint Antivirus for macOS
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Eset

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of an undocumented feature in scheduled tasks. A local user can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ESET Cyber Security: 6.7.900.0

ESET Endpoint Security for macOS: 6.7.900.0

ESET Endpoint Antivirus for macOS: 6.7.900.0

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External links
http://support.eset.com/ca7317/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.