Local Privilege Escalation in GOG Galaxy Client by GOG
CVE-2020-15528

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gog

Status
Galaxy
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2020

What is CVE-2020-15528?

An issue was identified in GOG Galaxy Client version 2.0.17 that allows local privilege escalation. This vulnerability arises from weak file permissions and the absence of file integrity checks during game installation or uninstallation. As a result, an unauthorized user could manipulate files and gain elevated access that could compromise system integrity.

References

http://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/07/gog-galaxy-es...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-15528 : Local Privilege Escalation in GOG Galaxy Client by GOG