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New Flaws in Top Antivirus Software Could Make Computers More Vulnerable

The Hacker Newsby @TheHackersNews ()2 min read2 · 1 read
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Vulnerabilities mentioned

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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2019-1161
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the MpSigStub.exe for Defender allows file deletion in arbitrary locations
7.1<1%
CVE-2019-1954
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Webex Meetings Server Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to redirect a…
6.11%
CVE-2019-19688
+1 related CVE
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks (versions below 5.3.0.1063) could be exploited allowing an attacker to place a…
7.8<1%
CVE-2019-8452
A hard-link created from log file archive of Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062 or Check Point Endpoint Security client for Windows before E80.96 to any file…
7.81%PoC
CVE-2020-13903
Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER
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CVE-2020-25043
The installer of Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection prior to 5.0 was vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion that could allow an attacker to delete any file in the…
7.1<1%
CVE-2020-25044
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT) prior to 15.0.23.0 was vulnerable to arbitrary file corruption that could provide an attacker with the opportunity to…
7.1<1%
CVE-2020-25045
Installers of Kaspersky Security Center and Kaspersky Security Center Web Console prior to 12 & prior to 12 Patch A were vulnerable to a DLL hijacking attack…
7.8<1%
CVE-2020-7250
Symbolic link manipulation vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2020 Update allows authenticated local user to…
7.8<1%
CVE-2020-7310
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the installer in McAfee McAfee Total Protection (MTP) trial prior to 4.0.161.1 allows local users to change files that…
6.9<1%
CVE-2020-9290
A untrusted search path vulnerability in Fortinet may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via network exploitable
7.8<1%

From the original article

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Cybersecurity researchers today disclosed details of security vulnerabilities found in popular antivirus solutions that could enable attackers to elevate their privileges, thereby helping malware sustain its foothold on the compromised systems.

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