Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in NZXT CAM Software by NZXT
CVE-2020-13519

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nzxt

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 December 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-13519?

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the NZXT CAM software version 4.8.0 due to improper handling of a specific I/O request packet (IRP 0x9c402088). An attacker could exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted I/O request packet, potentially gaining higher privileges than intended. This could allow unauthorized users to execute actions on the system that they normally wouldn't be able to perform, leading to further compromise of the affected system.

Affected Version(s)

NZXT" NZXT CAM 4.8.0

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.

References

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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