CVE-2014-5453 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges by replacing files in the Ubisoft Uplay PC installation directory due to weak default permissions.
- 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-2014-5453?
CVE-2014-5453 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Aug 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Ubisoft Uplay PC before 4.6.1.3217 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the program installation directory (%PROGRAMFILES%\Ubisoft Game Launcher), which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5453?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ubi Uplay Pc.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5453?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5453 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-5453 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-5453 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8f4q-xwpq-7gxv.