Weak Permissions in MSI Installer Can Lead to Escalated Privileges
CVE-2024-42051

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Splashtop

Vendor
CVE Published:
28 July 2024

What is CVE-2024-42051?

The MSI installer for Splashtop Streamer for Windows, prior to version 3.6.2.0, contains a vulnerability related to inadequate permissions on a temporary folder utilized during installation. This flaw allows a local user to exploit the weakness and escalate privileges to SYSTEM level by substituting the InstRegExp.reg file. Organizations using vulnerable versions should review their installations and apply the latest updates to mitigate this security risk.

References

https://github.com/SpacePlant/Vulns/blob/main/Advisories/...
https://support-splashtopbusiness.splashtop.com/hc/en-us/...

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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