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CVE-2019-19896

9.9 · CRITICAL

In IXP EasyInstall 6.2.13723, there is Remote Code Execution via weak permissions on the Engine Service share.

Published Jan 23, 2020CWE-276EPSS 3.03%

Overview

CVE-2019-19896 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 23, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In IXP EasyInstall 6.2.13723, there is Remote Code Execution via weak permissions on the Engine Service share. The default file permissions of the IXP$ share on the server allows modification of directories and files (e.g., bat-scripts), which allows execution of code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the target server and clients.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19896?

CVE-2019-19896 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 23, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2019-19896?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-19896?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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