CVE-2024-11872
Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
| CWE | CWE-276 |
| Vendor | epic games |
| Product | epic games launcher |
| Published | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Last Updated | Dec 12, 2024 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H