Vulnerability identifier: #VU88198

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
YubiKey Manager
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Yubico

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. If a user runs the YubiKey Manager GUI as Administrator, browser windows opened by YubiKey Manager GUI may be opened as Administrator which could be exploited by a local attacker to perform actions as Administrator.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

YubiKey Manager: 1.2.0 - 1.2.5

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External links
http://github.com/Yubico/yubikey-manager-qt/releases/tag/yubikey-manager-qt-1.2.6
http://www.yubico.com/support/security-advisories/ysa-2024-01/

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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.