CVE-2019-18644 Race condition in n/a
A TOCTOU race condition in the malware scan function allows attackers to delete privileged files via symbolic link attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-18644?
CVE-2019-18644 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The malware scan function in Total Defense Anti-virus 11.5.2.28 is vulnerable to a TOCTOU bug; consequently, symbolic link attacks allow privileged files to be deleted.
Weakness: CWE-367
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-18644?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Totaldefense Anti-Virus.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18644?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-18644 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-18644 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-18644 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c4j5-r43r-6pcx.