CVE-2024-11872: high-severity vulnerability in Epic Games Launcher
Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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No sign of exploitation. No public exploitation artifact known so far.
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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.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
Epic Games · Epic Games LauncherRelated CVEs — Epic Games Launcher
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