CVE-2019-1010100
CWE-426Published: July 19, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Akeo Consulting Rufus 3.0 and earlier is affected by: DLL search order hijacking. The impact is: Arbitrary code execution WITH escalation of privilege. The component is: Executable installers, portable executables (ALL executables on the web site). The attack vector is: CAPEC-471, CWE-426, CWE-427.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-1010100 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-426)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-1010100 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts