Vulnerability in Broadcom Ca_client_automation

CVE-2019-19231

An insecure file access vulnerability exists in CA Client Automation 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3 Agent for Windows that can allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges.

EPSS: 0.006 (45.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • vuln@ca.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
  • vuln@ca.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
  • vuln@ca.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • vuln@ca.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_FULLDISC, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19231?
CVE-2019-19231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Ca_client_automation, classified under CWE-65. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2019-12-20.
How severe is CVE-2019-19231?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-19231 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.