CVE-2018-14327

Name: CVE-2018-14327
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-26T22:29:00.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14327 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The installer for the Alcatel OSPREY3_MINI Modem component on EE EE40VB 4G mobile broadband modems with firmware before EE40_00_02.00_45 sets weak permissions (Everyone:Full Control) for the "Web Connecton\EE40" and "Web Connecton\EE40\BackgroundService" directories, which allows local users to gain privileges, as demonstrated by inserting a Trojan horse ServiceManager.exe file into the "Web Connecton\EE40\BackgroundService" directory.. EPSS estimates a 4.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The installer for the Alcatel OSPREY3_MINI Modem component on EE EE40VB 4G mobile broadband modems with firmware before EE40_00_02.00_45 sets weak permissions (Everyone:Full Control) for the "Web Connecton\EE40" and "Web Connecton\EE40\BackgroundService" directories, which allows local users to gain privileges, as demonstrated by inserting a Trojan horse ServiceManager.exe file into the "Web Connecton\EE40\BackgroundService" directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.39%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ee	Ee40vb Firmware	< ee40_00_02.00_45

References

http://blog.zerodaylab.com/2018/09/zerodaylab-discovers-ee-unquoted.htmlExploit, Patch
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149492/EE-4GEE-Mini-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105385Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://osandamalith.com/2018/09/17/ee-4gee-mini-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-cve-2018-14327/Exploit, Patch, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45501/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://blog.zerodaylab.com/2018/09/zerodaylab-discovers-ee-unquoted.htmlExploit, Patch
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149492/EE-4GEE-Mini-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105385Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://osandamalith.com/2018/09/17/ee-4gee-mini-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-cve-2018-14327/Exploit, Patch, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45501/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14327?

How severe is CVE-2018-14327?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14327 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14327?

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Source: NVD / NIST