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CVE-2019-15689

Kaspersky Secure Connection, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, Kaspersky Security Cloud prior to version 2020 patch E have bug that allows a local user to execute arbitrary code via execution compromised file placed by an attacker with administrator rights. No privilege escalation. Possible whitelisting bypass some of the security products

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 4 products from kaspersky, from kaspersky, from kaspersky and 1 other, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2019-12-02T21:15:16.733

Last Modified

2024-11-21T04:29:15.947

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Access Vector: LOCAL
Access Complexity: LOW
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: PARTIAL

Exploitability Score

3.9

Impact Score

6.4

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-668

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	kaspersky	kaspersky_internet_security	2019	Yes
Application	kaspersky	kaspersky_internet_security	2019	Yes
Application	kaspersky	kaspersky_internet_security	2019	Yes
Application	kaspersky	kaspersky_internet_security	2019	Yes
Application	kaspersky	secure_connection	3.0	Yes
Application	kaspersky	secure_connection	4.0	Yes
Application	kaspersky	security_cloud	2019	Yes
Application	kaspersky	security_cloud	2019	Yes
Application	kaspersky	security_cloud	2019	Yes
Application	kaspersky	security_cloud	2020	Yes
Application	kaspersky	total_security	2019	Yes
Application	kaspersky	total_security	2019	Yes
Application	kaspersky	total_security	2019	Yes
Application	kaspersky	total_security	2019	Yes
Application	kaspersky	total_security	2020	Yes

References

https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#021219 Broken Link ([email protected])
https://safebreach.com/Post/Kaspersky-Secure-Connection-DLL-Preloading-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-15689 Exploit, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://www.symantec.com/security-center/vulnerabilities/writeup/111033 Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#021219 Broken Link (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For kaspersky's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.