High severity7.3NVD Advisory· Published Dec 20, 2019· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2019-19231
CVE-2019-19231
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.
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Affected products
6cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_client_automation:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 3 more
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_client_automation:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_client_automation:14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_client_automation:14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_client_automation:14.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3
- CA Technologies, Broadcom Company/CA Client Automationv5Range: 14.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- packetstormsecurity.com/files/155758/CA-Client-Automation-14.x-Privilege-Escalation.htmlnvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/5nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Dec/41nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- techdocs.broadcom.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/CA20191218-01-security-notice-for-ca-client-automation-agent-for-windows.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
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