Vulnerability in K7computing K7 Ultimate Security
CVE-2019-16896
In K7 Ultimate Security 16.0.0117, the module K7BKCExt.dll (aka the backup module) improperly validates the administrative privileges of the user, allowing an arbitrary file write via a symbolic link attack with file restoration functionality.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.004 (31.9th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 32nd percentile — 31.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- K7computing K7 Ultimate Security — versions 16.0.0117
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- support.k7computing.com/index.php (Vendor Advisory)
- github.com/NtRaiseHardError/Antimalware-Research/blob/master/K7 Security/Local… (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-16896?
- CVE-2019-16896 is a high-severity vulnerability in K7computing K7 Ultimate Security, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-27.
- How severe is CVE-2019-16896?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.