CVE-2018-17707

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Epic Games Launcher versions prior to 8.2.2. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handler for the com.epicgames.launcher protocol. A crafted URI with the com.epicgames.launcher protocol can trigger execution of a system call composed from a user-supplied string. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-7241.
References
Link Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1359/ Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1359/ Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:epicgames:launcher:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:54

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References () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1359/ - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1359/ - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Information

Published : 2019-01-24 04:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:54


NVD link : CVE-2018-17707

Mitre link : CVE-2018-17707

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-17707


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Products Affected

epicgames

  • launcher
CWE
CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')