CVE-2019-19161 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Understanding CVE-2019-19161

What is CVE-2019-19161?

CyMiInstaller322 ActiveX, responsible for downloading files for MIPLATFORM applications, has a security flaw allowing attackers to download and load malicious DLL files due to inadequate verification.

The Impact of CVE-2019-19161

This vulnerability has a high severity impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a CVSS base score of 7.2.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-19161

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in CyMiInstaller322 ActiveX enables attackers to download random DLL files, which MIPLATFORM unintentionally loads due to insufficient verification.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: MIPLATFORM
Vendor: TOBESOFT.CO.LTD
Versions Affected: <= 2016.5.26.1 (unspecified/custom version)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the CyMiInstaller322 ActiveX component if not essential for operations.
Implement network-level security controls to monitor and restrict file downloads.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch MIPLATFORM and related components.
Conduct security assessments and code reviews to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by TOBESOFT.CO.LTD to fix the security flaw in CyMiInstaller322 ActiveX.