CVE-2020-15529 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges via weak file permissions and opportunistic locks during game installation or repair in GOG Galaxy Client.
- 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-2020-15529?
CVE-2020-15529 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jul 2020. 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
An issue was discovered in GOG Galaxy Client 2.0.17. Local escalation of privileges is possible when a user installs a game or performs a verify/repair operation. The issue exists because of weak file permissions and can be exploited by using opportunistic locks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-15529?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gog Galaxy.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15529?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-15529 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-15529 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-15529 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cj35-hhr2-7qgh.