CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2018-4010

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of ProtonVPN VPN client 1.5.1. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the ability to execute arbitrary commands with the system's privileges.

9.3 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 10

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

Scope

7.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0679 Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105319 Broken Link Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:protonvpn:protonvpn:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2018-09-07 03:29

Updated : 2023-02-04 01:17

NVD link : CVE-2018-4010

Mitre link : CVE-2018-4010

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-78