CVE-2024-42052
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CVE-2024-42052 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The MSI installer for Splashtop Streamer for Windows before 3.5.8.0 uses a temporary folder with weak permissions during installation. A local user can exploit this to escalate privileges to SYSTEM by placing a wevtutil.exe file in the folder.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The MSI installer for Splashtop Streamer for Windows before 3.5.8.0 uses a temporary folder with weak permissions during installation. A local user can exploit this to escalate privileges to SYSTEM by placing a wevtutil.exe file in the folder.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splashtop | Streamer | < 3.5.8.0 |
References
- https://github.com/SpacePlant/Vulns/blob/main/Advisories/2024/1.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/SpacePlant/Vulns/blob/main/Advisories/2024/1.mdThird Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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