CVE-2018-25359
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CVE-2018-25359 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Splinterware System Scheduler Pro 5.12 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by modifying service executable files. Attackers can rename the WService.exe file in the installation directory and replace it with a malicious executable that executes with LocalSystem privileges when the service is triggered.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Splinterware System Scheduler Pro 5.12 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by modifying service executable files. Attackers can rename the WService.exe file in the installation directory and replace it with a malicious executable that executes with LocalSystem privileges when the service is triggered.
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- Status
- Deferred
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