CVE-2020-15529

An issue was discovered in GOG Galaxy Client 2.0.17. Local escalation of privileges is possible when a user installs a game or performs a verify/repair operation. The issue exists because of weak file permissions and can be exploited by using opportunistic locks.

• CWE-667
• CWE-732

• http://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/07/gog-galaxy-escalation-of-privileges.htmlThird Party Advisory
• http://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/07/gog-galaxy-escalation-of-privileges.htmlThird Party Advisory

Published

Jul 5, 2020

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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