CVE-2019-16896
HIGHK7 Ultimate Security <16.0.0117 - Privilege Escalation
Title source: llmDescription
In K7 Ultimate Security 16.0.0117, the module K7BKCExt.dll (aka the backup module) improperly validates the administrative privileges of the user, allowing an arbitrary file write via a symbolic link attack with file restoration functionality.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.k7computing.com/index.php?/selfhelp/categories/Vulnerability%20Report%20and%20Advisory/29
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/NtRaiseHardError/Antimalware-Research/blob/master/K7%20Security/Local%20Privilege%20Escalation/v16.0.0117/README.md
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0040
EPSS Percentile
31.9%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-59
Status
published
Products (1)
k7computing/k7_ultimate_security
16.0.0117
Published
Dec 27, 2019
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026