CVE-2019-6492 describes a kernel memory leak vulnerability in IObit Smart Defrag 6, specifically within the SmartDefragDriver.sys component. When the IOCTL 0x9C401CC4 is invoked, the driver fails to free an executable kernel pool, potentially leading to information disclosure if the pool becomes "big." Rated with a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), this vulnerability has a local attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction. The primary impact is a high potential for confidentiality compromise, with no impact on integrity or availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available on platforms like Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, indicating a low level of public awareness or concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:iobit:smart_defrag:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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