CVE-2018-17776 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges by replacing executables in the PCProtect directory due to overly permissive file permissions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-17776?
CVE-2018-17776 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Sep 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
PCProtect Anti-Virus v4.8.35 has "Everyone: (F)" permission for %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\PCProtect, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17776?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pcprotect Antivirus.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17776?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17776 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-17776 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17776 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6v2j-64px-rm5x.