CVE-2011-5044 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by replacing a vulnerable executable due to weak file permissions in SopCast.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-5044?
CVE-2011-5044 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SopCast 3.4.7.45585 uses weak permissions (Everyone:Full Control) for Diagnose.exe, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing Diagnose.exe with a Trojan horse program.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5044?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sopcast Sopcast.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5044?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5044 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-5044 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-5044 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6frh-9qr3-hg6g.