CVE-2019-19548 : Security Advisory and Response

Norton Power Eraser prior to version 5.3.0.67 is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, potentially allowing attackers unauthorized access to protected resources.

Understanding CVE-2019-19548

This CVE identifies a privilege escalation vulnerability in Norton Power Eraser versions prior to 5.3.0.67.

What is CVE-2019-19548?

The vulnerability in Norton Power Eraser could be exploited by attackers to compromise the software and gain elevated access to resources protected from normal users or applications.

The Impact of CVE-2019-19548

The vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive resources, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-19548

Norton Power Eraser is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability in Norton Power Eraser versions prior to 5.3.0.67 allows attackers to gain unauthorized elevated access to protected resources.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Norton Power Eraser
Vendor: Symantec
Versions Affected: Prior to 5.3.0.67

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to compromise the software application and gain unauthorized access to protected resources.

Mitigation and Prevention

Taking immediate steps and implementing long-term security practices are crucial to mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2019-19548.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Norton Power Eraser to version 5.3.0.67 or later.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Symantec has released version 5.3.0.67 to address the privilege escalation vulnerability in Norton Power Eraser.