CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2020-15529

An issue was discovered in GOG Galaxy Client 2.0.17. Local escalation of privileges is possible when a user installs a game or performs a verify/repair operation. The issue exists because of weak file permissions and can be exploited by using opportunistic locks.

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
http://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/07/gog-galaxy-escalation-of-privileges.html Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:gog:galaxy:2.0.17:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Information

Published : 2020-07-05 01:15

Updated : 2021-07-21 11:39

NVD link : CVE-2020-15529

Mitre link : CVE-2020-15529

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-667

CWE-732