CVE-2019-18279 Privilege escalation in n/a
A malicious Windows application can exploit vulnerable drivers in Phoenix SCT WinFlash to gain elevated privileges on the host system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-18279?
CVE-2019-18279 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In Phoenix SCT WinFlash 1.1.12.0 through 1.5.74.0, the included drivers could be used by a malicious Windows application to gain elevated privileges. Adverse impacts are limited to the Windows environment and there is no known direct impact to the UEFI firmware. This was fixed in late June 2019.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-18279?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phoenix Securecore Technology.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18279?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-18279 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-18279 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-18279 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3r4p-wv9v-57xw.