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CVE-2019-6494

6.5 · MEDIUM

IMFForceDelete.sys in IObit Malware Fighter 6.2 allows a low privileged user to send IOCTL 0x8016E000 along with a user defined string to a file; that file will be promptly deleted regardless of ac…

Published Apr 30, 2019EPSS 1.09%

Overview

CVE-2019-6494 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 30, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

IMFForceDelete.sys in IObit Malware Fighter 6.2 allows a low privileged user to send IOCTL 0x8016E000 along with a user defined string to a file; that file will be promptly deleted regardless of access controls.

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.

References

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6494?

CVE-2019-6494 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 30, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-6494?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-6494?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-6494?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2019-6494 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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