CVE-2019-16896

High

Description

In K7 Ultimate Security 16.0.0117, the module K7BKCExt.dll (aka the backup module) improperly validates the administrative privileges of the user, allowing an arbitrary file write via a symbolic link attack with file restoration functionality.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductK7computing K7 Ultimate Security
PublishedDec 27, 2019
First seenDec 27, 2019

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
k7computing k7_ultimate_security16.0.0117—

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