CVE-2018-17776

high

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.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45503/

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149581/PCProtect-4-8.35-Privilege-Escalation.html

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2018-09-28

Updated: 2021-08-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High