CVE-2024-6141

Windscribe Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Windscribe. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Windscribe Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23441.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:windscribe:windscribe:2.9.9:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

History

23 Aug 2024, 16:53

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Summary
  • (es) Vulnerabilidad de escalada de privilegios locales Directory Traversal de Windscribe. Esta vulnerabilidad permite a los atacantes locales escalar privilegios en las instalaciones afectadas de Windscribe. Un atacante primero debe obtener la capacidad de ejecutar código con pocos privilegios en el sistema de destino para poder explotar esta vulnerabilidad. La falla específica existe dentro del Servicio Windscribe. El problema se debe a la falta de validación adecuada de una ruta proporcionada por el usuario antes de usarla en operaciones de archivos. Un atacante puede aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad para escalar privilegios y ejecutar código arbitrario en el contexto de SYSTEM. Era ZDI-CAN-23441.
First Time Windscribe
Windscribe windscribe
CPE cpe:2.3:a:windscribe:windscribe:2.9.9:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
References () https://github.com/Windscribe/Desktop-App/blob/90a5cc3c1f50f6545f83969c2ace6b4ac2c91c4e/client/common/changelog.txt#L23 - () https://github.com/Windscribe/Desktop-App/blob/90a5cc3c1f50f6545f83969c2ace6b4ac2c91c4e/client/common/changelog.txt#L23 - Release Notes
References () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-820/ - () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-820/ - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

21 Aug 2024, 17:24

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Information

Published : 2024-08-21 17:15

Updated : 2024-08-23 16:53


NVD link : CVE-2024-6141

Mitre link : CVE-2024-6141

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-6141


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Products Affected

windscribe

  • windscribe
CWE
CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')