CVE-2014-5507 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges by replacing the service executable due to weak file permissions on iBackup.
- 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-2014-5507?
CVE-2014-5507 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Nov 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
iBackup 10.0.0.32 and earlier uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for ib_service.exe, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5507?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pro Softnet Corporation Ibackup.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5507?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5507 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-5507 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5507 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r5jr-8rcw-p6vw.