#VU24354 Untrusted search path in Inno Setup


Published: 2020-01-16

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24354

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6173

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Inno Setup
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Lenovo

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted search path. A remote administrator can escalate privileges in some Lenovo installation packages during installation.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Inno Setup: 5.4.3 - 6.0.2


External links
http://support.lenovo.com/lu/uk/product_security/LEN-27431


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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