Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Epic Games Launcher by Epic Games
CVE-2018-17707

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Epic Games

Status
Epic Games Launcher
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-17707?

This vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running vulnerable versions of the Epic Games Launcher, specifically those prior to 8.2.2. The exploit requires user interaction, whereby the target must access a malicious website or open a crafted file. The flaw is associated with the processing of the 'com.epicgames.launcher' protocol, which can trigger the execution of a system call through a string provided by the attacker. This poses a significant risk as it allows unauthorized code execution under the users' context, potentially leading to further system compromises.

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Affected Version(s)

Epic Games Launcher versions prior to 8.2.2

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1359/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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