Vulnerability identifier: #VU32976

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5617

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SKYSEA Client View
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Sky Co., LTD.

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, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Note: This vulnerability affects the following versions:

• 12.200.12o to 15.210.05f

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SKYSEA Client View: All versions

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External links
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN25422698/index.html
http://www.skygroup.jp/security-info/200803.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.