CVE-2024-11872
Epic Games Launcher Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Epic Games Launcher. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The product applies incorrect default permissions to a sensitive folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24329.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 12, 2024, 1:40 a.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 12, 2024, 1:40 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-11872.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://trello.com/c/tcS6Jcfy/578-epic-games-launcher-1720 | |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1646/ |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 12, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Epic Games Launcher. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The product applies incorrect default permissions to a sensitive folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24329. Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-276 Added Reference https://trello.com/c/tcS6Jcfy/578-epic-games-launcher-1720 Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1646/
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-11872 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-11872
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