Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in YubiKey Manager - #VU88198
Published: April 8, 2024 / Updated: April 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU88198
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
YubiKey Manager
YubiKey Manager
Software vendor:
Yubico
Yubico
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. If a user runs the YubiKey Manager GUI as Administrator, browser windows opened by YubiKey Manager GUI may be opened as Administrator which could be exploited by a local attacker to perform actions as Administrator.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.