#VU81975 Incorrect default permissions in RunOnce - CVE-2023-4706

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#VU81975 Incorrect default permissions in RunOnce - CVE-2023-4706

Published: October 12, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU81975
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4706
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
RunOnce
Software vendor:
Lenovo

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for the "C:\Windows\1Lenovo" directory. The Lenovo preloaded OOBE RunOnce registry keys are suppressed, preventing its removal. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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