CVE-2019-18645
CVE-2019-18645 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Totaldefense Anti-virus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Totaldefense Anti-virus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The quarantine restoration function in Total Defense Anti-virus 11.5.2.28 is vulnerable to symbolic link attacks, allowing files to be written to privileged directories.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-18645?
- The quarantine restoration function in Total Defense Anti-virus 11.5.2.28 is vulnerable to symbolic link attacks, allowing files to be written to privileged directories.
- How severe is CVE-2019-18645?
- CVE-2019-18645 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-18645 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-18645?
- CVE-2019-18645 affects Totaldefense Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-18645?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-18645 published?
- CVE-2019-18645 was published on 2019-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:totaldefense:anti-virus:11.5.2.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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