CVE-2017-20112 IVPN Client privileges management
Local attackers can escalate privileges via improper management of the --up cmd argument in IVPN Client.
- 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-2017-20112?
CVE-2017-20112 is a high-severity vulnerability in IVPN Client, published on 29 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in IVPN Client 2.6.6120.33863 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument --up cmd leads to improper privilege management. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.6.2 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20112?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ivpn Ivpn.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20112?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20112 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-20112 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20112 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f4mp-5q25-ff7f.