CVE-2017-16757 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges by replacing executable files in the Hola VPN installation directory due to weak file 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-2017-16757?
CVE-2017-16757 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Hola VPN 1.34 has weak permissions (Everyone:F) under %PROGRAMFILES%, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse 7za.exe or hola.exe file.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16757?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hola Vpn.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16757?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16757 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16757 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16757 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jpx3-ppvc-3pvm.