CVE-2016-3943
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CVE-2016-3943 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Panda Endpoint Administration Agent before 7.50.00, as used in Panda Security for Business products for Windows, uses a weak ACL for the Panda Security/WaAgent directory and sub-directories, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying an executable module.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Panda Endpoint Administration Agent before 7.50.00, as used in Panda Security for Business products for Windows, uses a weak ACL for the Panda Security/WaAgent directory and sub-directories, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying an executable module.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Watchguard | Panda Endpoint Administration Agent | <= 7.49 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136606/Panda-Endpoint-Administration-Agent-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39671/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136606/Panda-Endpoint-Administration-Agent-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39671/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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