#VU23660 Incorrect default permissions in Origin Client - CVE-2019-19248

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#VU23660 Incorrect default permissions in Origin Client - CVE-2019-19248

Published: December 18, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU23660
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:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19248
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Origin Client
Software vendor:
Electronic Arts

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions set for the “C:\ProgramData\Origin\local.xml” file. A local unprivileged user with access to the system can modify the file and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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