Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-17776
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.
Products affected by CVE-2018-17776
- cpe:2.3:a:pcprotect:antivirus:4.8.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-17776
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 30 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-17776
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-17776
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The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-17776
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149581/PCProtect-4-8.35-Privilege-Escalation.html
PCProtect 4 8.35 Privilege Escalation ≈ Packet StormExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45503/
PCProtect 4.8.35 - Privilege EscalationExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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