CVE-2019-15689 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-15689, a vulnerability in Kaspersky security products allowing local users to execute arbitrary code without privilege escalation. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this issue.
A vulnerability in Kaspersky security products allows a local user to execute arbitrary code without privilege escalation.
Understanding CVE-2019-15689
This CVE involves a bug in Kaspersky Secure Connection, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, and Kaspersky Security Cloud versions prior to 2020 patch E.
What is CVE-2019-15689?
The vulnerability enables a local user with administrator rights to run a compromised file, executing arbitrary code. There is no privilege escalation, but certain security products may bypass whitelisting.
The Impact of CVE-2019-15689
- Local users can execute arbitrary code without privilege escalation
- Security products may bypass whitelisting
Technical Details of CVE-2019-15689
Vulnerability Description
The bug allows a local user to execute arbitrary code by running a compromised file.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Kaspersky Secure Connection, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, Kaspersky Security Cloud
- Versions: Prior to version 2020 patch E
Exploitation Mechanism
- Local user with administrator rights can execute arbitrary code
- No privilege escalation involved
- Possibility of bypassing whitelisting by certain security products
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the latest patch (version 2020 patch E) to mitigate the vulnerability
- Monitor for any unusual file executions
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update security software to the latest versions
- Implement least privilege access for users
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all Kaspersky security products are updated to version 2020 patch E to address the vulnerability