Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU91762

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in WiX Toolset - CVE-2024-29187

Published: June 11, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91762

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29187

CWE-ID: CWE-732

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to binary hijack when run as SYSTEM. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.

WiX Toolset
Visual Studio

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WiX Toolset - addressed in versions 3.14.1, 4.0.5