Vulnerability identifier: #VU72106

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25011

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PC Settings Tool
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the PC Settings Tool Library can modify registry values. A local user can abuse this feature to modify Windows registry and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN60320736/index.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?

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