CVE-2019-12280 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary code via an uncontrolled search path element in PC-Doctor Toolbox.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-12280?
CVE-2019-12280 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
PC-Doctor Toolbox before 7.3 has an Uncontrolled Search Path Element.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12280?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Dell Supportassist for Business Pcs, Dell Supportassist for Home Pcs, Pc-Doctor Toolbox.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12280?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12280 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2019-12280 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12280 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2022-29095 Cross-site scripting in SupportAssist Consumer
- CVE-2023-44283 Privilege escalation in SupportAssist for Business PCs
- CVE-2022-29092 Privilege escalation in SupportAssist Consumer
- CVE-2020-5316 Other in Dell SupportAssist Client
- CVE-2024-52535 Path traversal in SupportAssist for Business PCs
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mf28-xm36-jhfj.