#VU23835 Incorrect default permissions in HouseCall - CVE-2019-19688

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23835

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19688

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HouseCall
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can place a malicious DLL into the application directory and elevate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Update to version 5.3.0.1063.

Vulnerable software versions

HouseCall: before 5.3.1063

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External links
https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1124034.aspx

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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.