CVE-2019-12805

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.93%

Last modified

CVE-2019-12805 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NCSOFT Game Launcher, NC Launcher2 2.4.1.691 and earlier versions have a vulnerability in the custom protocol handler that could allow remote attacker to execute arbitrary command. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious web page. EPSS estimates a 2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NCSOFT Game Launcher, NC Launcher2 2.4.1.691 and earlier versions have a vulnerability in the custom protocol handler that could allow remote attacker to execute arbitrary command. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious web page. This can be leveraged for code execution in the context of the current user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.93%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NcsoftNc Launcher2<= 2.4.1.691

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12805?
NCSOFT Game Launcher, NC Launcher2 2.4.1.691 and earlier versions have a vulnerability in the custom protocol handler that could allow remote attacker to execute arbitrary command. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious web page. This can be leveraged for code execution in the context of the current user.
How severe is CVE-2019-12805?
CVE-2019-12805 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12805?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-12805?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST