SB2020051121 - Privilege escalation in JAL Information Technology Pallet Control
Published: May 11, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020051121
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5538)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper file access permission. A local user who can login to the computer where the vulnerable product is installed can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.
Note: According to the developer, PalletControl 7 to 9.1 are not affected by this vulnerability. However under the environment where PLS Management Add-on Module is used, all versions are affected.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.