CVE-2018-10722
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CVE-2018-10722 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Cylance CylancePROTECT before 1470, an unprivileged local user can obtain SYSTEM privileges because users have Modify access to the %PROGRAMFILES%\Cylance\Desktop\log folder, the CyUpdate process grants users Modify access to new files created in this folder, and a new file can be a symlink chain to a pathname of an arbitrary DLL that CyUpdate uses.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Cylance CylancePROTECT before 1470, an unprivileged local user can obtain SYSTEM privileges because users have Modify access to the %PROGRAMFILES%\Cylance\Desktop\log folder, the CyUpdate process grants users Modify access to new files created in this folder, and a new file can be a symlink chain to a pathname of an arbitrary DLL that CyUpdate uses.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cylance | Cylanceprotect | < 1470 |
References
- https://www.atredis.com/blog/cylance-privilege-escalation-vulnerabilityExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.atredis.com/blog/cylance-privilege-escalation-vulnerabilityExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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