#VU101337 Incorrect default permissions in Epic Games Launcher - CVE-2024-11872

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#VU101337 Incorrect default permissions in Epic Games Launcher - CVE-2024-11872

Published: December 9, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU101337
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-11872
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Epic Games Launcher
Software vendor:
Epic Games

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions within the product installer. A local user can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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