SB2022032504 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Epic Games Launcher

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SB2022032504 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Epic Games Launcher

Published: March 25, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022032504
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Link following (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to link following issue within the Epic Games installer. A local user can create a symbolic link to abuse the installer to overwrite a file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Link following (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to link following issue within the Epic Games installer. A local user can create a symbolic link to abuse the installer to delete a file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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