CVE-2019-19792
CVE-2019-19792 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eset Cyber Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Eset Cyber Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A permissions issue in ESET Cyber Security before 6.8.300.0 for macOS allows a local attacker to escalate privileges by appending data to root-owned files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-19792?
- A permissions issue in ESET Cyber Security before 6.8.300.0 for macOS allows a local attacker to escalate privileges by appending data to root-owned files.
- How severe is CVE-2019-19792?
- CVE-2019-19792 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-19792 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-19792?
- CVE-2019-19792 affects Eset Cyber Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-19792?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-19792 published?
- CVE-2019-19792 was published on 2020-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:eset:cyber_security:*:*:*:*:-:macos:*:*
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