Privilege Escalation in HP Support Assistant by HP
CVE-2019-6329
7.8HIGH
What is CVE-2019-6329?
HP Support Assistant versions 8.7.50 and earlier allow users to gain elevated system privileges, which can lead to unauthorized modifications of directories or files. This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to manipulate critical system files, potentially compromising system integrity and security.
Affected Version(s)
HP Support Assistant Version 8.7.50 and lower
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.