Privilege escalation in Reliable Controls LicenseManager



Published: 2019-12-04
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-18245
CWE-ID CWE-428
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		RC-LicenseManager
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Reliable Controls

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Unquoted Search Path or Element

EUVDB-ID: #VU23388

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18245

CWE-ID: CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to elevate their privileges.

The vulnerability exist due to the some services have an unquoted service path. A local user can insert malicious code into the system root path and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the target system.


Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RC-LicenseManager: 3.4

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-19-337-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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