PT-2019-11468 · Akeo Consulting · Rufus

Stefan Kanthak · Published 2019-07-19 · Updated 2020-08-24 · CVE-2019-1010101

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Akeo Consulting Rufus versions 3.0 and earlier

Description: The issue concerns insecure permissions, allowing for arbitrary code execution with escalation of privilege. This affects the executable installer and all portable executables. The attack vector involves CWE-29, CWE-377, and CWE-379, which relate to path traversal and permission issues.

Recommendations: For versions 3.0 and earlier, update to a version that addresses the insecure permissions issue to prevent arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the executable installer and portable executables to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Incorrect Permission

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Related Identifiers

CVE-2019-1010101

Affected Products

Rufus

References · 3

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-1010101 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1010101 · Security Note
• http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q2/146 · Note