CVE-2019-20362 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Teradici PCoIP Agent and PCoIP Client versions prior to 19.08.1 and 19.08.3 respectively are vulnerable to an unquoted service path issue that can lead to unintended file execution.

Understanding CVE-2019-20362

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in Teradici PCoIP Agent and PCoIP Client versions.

What is CVE-2019-20362?

CVE-2019-20362 is a vulnerability in Teradici PCoIP Agent and PCoIP Client versions before 19.08.1 and 19.08.3, where an unquoted service path can cause the execution of an incorrect file.

The Impact of CVE-2019-20362

The vulnerability allows the execution of %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Teradici\PCoIP.exe instead of the intended pcoip_vchan_printing_svc.exe file, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-20362

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from an unquoted service path in Teradici PCoIP Agent and PCoIP Client versions before 19.08.1 and 19.08.3.

Affected Systems and Versions

Teradici PCoIP Agent versions prior to 19.08.1
PCoIP Client versions before 19.08.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the service path to execute the incorrect file.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-20362 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Teradici PCoIP Agent to version 19.08.1 or later.
Upgrade PCoIP Client to version 19.08.3 or above.
Implement proper file path quoting to prevent unauthorized executions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor for security updates and patches.
Conduct security assessments to identify and mitigate similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by Teradici to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.