Vulnerability identifier: #VU51941
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Rockstar Games Launcher
Web applications /
Other software
Vendor: Rockstar Games
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in RockstarService.exe. A remote authenticated attacker can modify the existing executable file of the service with any binary.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Rockstar Games Launcher: 1.0.37.349
External links
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49739
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162068
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.