CVE-2019-19231: broadcom ca_client_automation Windows Hard Link
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 20-12-2019Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-19231 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Windows Hard Link vulnerability in broadcom ca_client_automation. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 48.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.62%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 20-12-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An insecure file access vulnerability exists in CA Client Automation 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3 Agent for Windows that can allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.3–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.62%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
49%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.62% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.62%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Broadcom1 product
- ca_client_automation14.0 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.3
Ca technologies, broadcom company1 product
- ca client automation14.0 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.3
2 vendors · 2 products
References
4 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/155758/CA-Client-Automation-14.x-Privilege-Escalation.htmlX Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry