Privilege escalation in EA Origin client
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-19248 CVE-2019-19247 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-276 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Origin Client Client/Desktop applications / Games |
| Vendor | Electronic Arts |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Incorrect default permissions
EUVDB-ID: #VU23660
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19248
CWE-ID:
CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions set for the “C:\ProgramData\Origin\local.xml” file. A local unprivileged user with access to the system can modify the file and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOrigin Client: 10.0.1 - 10.5.55.33574
External linkshttp://www.ea.com/security/news/easec-2019-001-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-in-origin-client
http://enigma0x3.net/2019/12/10/cve-2019-19248-local-privilege-escalation-in-eas-origin-client/
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.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.
The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Incorrect default permissions
EUVDB-ID: #VU23662
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-2019-19247
CWE-ID:
CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOrigin Client: 10.0.1 - 10.5.55.33574
External linkshttp://www.ea.com/security/news/easec-2019-001-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-in-origin-client
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.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.
The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
