CVE-2024-11872 Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM by exploiting incorrect default folder permissions in the Epic Games Launcher installer.
- 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-2024-11872?
CVE-2024-11872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Epic Games Launcher, published on 11 Dec 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Epic Games Launcher. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The product applies incorrect default permissions to a sensitive folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24329.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-11872?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Epicgames Launcher.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11872?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-11872 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-11872 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-11872 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Epic Games Launcher
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mxcm-6447-457q.